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Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all ERP system data to provide consistency in data and reporting for all end-users. This includes all data within the ERP system related to SKUs, vendors, and store attributes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure consistency of all master data across the ERP system, such as hierarchy, UPC and vendor data.
- Maintain the entire life cycle of a SKU. This includes the creation of a SKU and all system maintenance such as adjusting Product Status, updating Assortment parameters, and managing the vendor record relationship to the SKU.
- Manage the replacement SKU process in partnership with the Merchandising team.
- Identify data errors and prescribe solutions for eliminating them.
- Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards for the ERP system.
- Create exception reporting to proactively identify potential issues and take action accordingly.
- Develop automation for repetitive tasks when applicable.
- Aid stores in maintaining Location Code integrity.
- Coordinate data migrations for acquisition stores.
- Perform new store set up within ERP system.
- Support all data needs for store physical inventories, including file exchange between ARG and third-party inventory company and all store-facing variance reporting.
- Provide support to stores via ticketing software. This includes answering store questions that may require research and analysis to recommend a resolution.
- Supply data to other Support Center departments that provides actionable insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Execute temporary and discontinued markdowns with the system.
- Implement price and cost changes within the system in partnership with the Pricing team.
- A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required along with the ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends.
- Maintain open lines of communication with all store associates, field operations team, and the Support Center personnel.
Other Essential Requirements
Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
- WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
- EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
- LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.
- INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
- GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
- HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest, and respectful attitude.
- TEAMWORK – We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that…Together, we are Ace.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others both written and verbally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, be highly self-motivated
- Analytical thinker, team player, customer-focused, business minded
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
COMPENSATION DETAILS
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ARG_External
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.
About Ace Retail Group
Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all ERP system data to provide consistency in data and reporting for all end-users. This includes all data within the ERP system related to SKUs, vendors, and store attributes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure consistency of all master data across the ERP system, such as hierarchy, UPC and vendor data.
- Maintain the entire life cycle of a SKU. This includes the creation of a SKU and all system maintenance such as adjusting Product Status, updating Assortment parameters, and managing the vendor record relationship to the SKU.
- Manage the replacement SKU process in partnership with the Merchandising team.
- Identify data errors and prescribe solutions for eliminating them.
- Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards for the ERP system.
- Create exception reporting to proactively identify potential issues and take action accordingly.
- Develop automation for repetitive tasks when applicable.
- Aid stores in maintaining Location Code integrity.
- Coordinate data migrations for acquisition stores.
- Perform new store set up within ERP system.
- Support all data needs for store physical inventories, including file exchange between ARG and third-party inventory company and all store-facing variance reporting.
- Provide support to stores via ticketing software. This includes answering store questions that may require research and analysis to recommend a resolution.
- Supply data to other Support Center departments that provides actionable insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Execute temporary and discontinued markdowns with the system.
- Implement price and cost changes within the system in partnership with the Pricing team.
- A continuous pattern of regular and prompt attendance is required along with the ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends.
- Maintain open lines of communication with all store associates, field operations team, and the Support Center personnel.
Other Essential Requirements
Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
- WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
- EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
- LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.
- INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
- GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
- HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest, and respectful attitude.
- TEAMWORK – We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that…Together, we are Ace.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Refined interpersonal skills to engage with others both written and verbally
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, be highly self-motivated
- Analytical thinker, team player, customer-focused, business minded
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
COMPENSATION DETAILS
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ARG_External
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Management Specialist
Align your degree to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status against the SOC code on your LCA. Data Management Specialist roles often map to SOC 15-1242 or 11-3021. Confirm your degree field directly supports the code your employer files under before signing an offer.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wage rates for your target SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor protects you during offer negotiation.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year without lottery exposure. Data governance and records management roles exist across these sectors alongside corporate employers.
Search H-1B sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter by occupation code on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed LCAs for Data Management Specialist roles specifically. Targeting companies with verified H-1B filing history for your occupation cuts prospecting time and focuses outreach where sponsorship is already established practice.
Document your specialty occupation case early
Gather evidence that your role requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Job descriptions referencing data architecture standards, metadata governance frameworks, or enterprise data modeling language strengthen the specialty occupation argument your employer will need to make in the I-129 petition.
Plan your I-129 timeline around premium processing
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months after October 1, the earliest cap-subject petitions take effect. Premium processing gets a decision within 15 business days, which matters if your OPT or other status has a hard expiration date.
H-1B Visa Data Management Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Management Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as information systems, computer science, or data science. Roles involving data governance, metadata management, or database architecture typically satisfy the specialty occupation standard. If the job description accepts any degree field as qualifying, your employer will need to strengthen the petition to avoid a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Data Management Specialist positions?
Healthcare systems, financial institutions, federal contractors, and large technology companies regularly file LCAs for data management roles. You can identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by employers who have already certified LCAs for comparable roles, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness.
What SOC code does USCIS typically assign to Data Management Specialist roles?
Most Data Management Specialist positions fall under SOC 15-1242 (Database Administrators and Architects) or 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers), depending on whether the role is hands-on technical or involves strategic oversight. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier on your LCA, so confirming the correct code with your employer before the DOL filing is worth doing. The O*NET profile for each code details the tasks and skills USCIS expects to see reflected in the job description.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Data Management Specialists seeking sponsorship?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions compete in an annual lottery with 85,000 slots available each fiscal year, with registration typically opening in March. If you're not selected, your employer cannot file a cap-subject petition that year. One alternative is targeting cap-exempt employers, such as universities or nonprofit research organizations, which can sponsor H-1B workers outside the lottery entirely. USCIS publishes selection statistics after each registration period.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree was earned outside the U.S., your current visa documents, and a detailed offer letter that specifies your title, duties, start date, and salary. Employers also need documentation showing the role requires a specific degree field. Having an organized credential package ready before your employer engages an attorney shortens the petition preparation timeline significantly.