Temporary Data Entry Excel Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Summary The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is conducting a recruitment search for a Retail Allocation/Data Entry Assistant in the Inventory Management and Logistics Division. This is a career ladder position with promotion potential to the VC-11. Promotion is not guaranteed but is based on the employee meeting established qualification and performance criteria and on management's recommendation. Responsibilities Major Duties and Responsibilities: VC 10: Allocation & Inventory Support Manage Product Allocations: Process product allocations, adjust inventory distribution based on store performance and inventory levels, and support special merchandising and planogram initiatives. Analyze Inventory Trends: Monitor inventory, sales, and markdown trends to identify allocation needs and assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels across stores. VC 10: Data Entry & Item Management Maintain Product & Purchase Order Data: Create and update product records, purchase orders, supplier information, pricing, and item details while ensuring data accuracy. Prepare Reports & Update System Data: Generate standard inventory and sales reports, update system information, and maintain product and vendor data to support purchasing and inventory operations. Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed. VC 11: Allocation & Inventory Support Inventory Analysis: Analyze inventory performance, sales trends, and stock levels to identify variances and recommend inventory adjustments. Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports to support inventory planning and business decisions. Inventory Allocation: Manage product allocations by evaluating sales, store performance, planogram requirements, and inventory needs to optimize product distribution. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Buyers to review business plans, identify inventory risks, and develop data-driven allocation strategies. VC 11: Data Entry & Item Management Item & Product Maintenance: Create and maintain accurate product records, including descriptions, UPCs, costs, supplier information, and inventory data. Purchase Order Management: Enter and validate purchase order information, ensuring accuracy for quantities, pricing, specialty items, and planogram requirements. Reporting & System Support: Generate and maintain Business Intelligence reports to validate pricing, monitor inventory data, and support business operations. Supplier & Pricing Administration: Maintain supplier records, process cost and retail price updates, and ensure inventory documentation remains accurate and up to date. Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - Your performance and conduct - The needs and interests of the agency - Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment include: -Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. -Subject to background/security investigation. Qualifications Product Allocation Knowledge: Knowledge of inventory management, retail product allocation, purchasing, or supply chain processes. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, solve problems, and make informed business recommendations. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and explain information clearly. Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently. Microsoft Office Proficiency: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including the ability to analyze data and prepare reports. Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing shifting priorities and business needs. Education Additional Information