Job Description

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World

The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they're needed, when they're needed.


We're one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX, TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics-intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what's most important to them. Learn more at www.descartes.com.

We're growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.



This is a newly created position. Reporting to the Senior Analyst, Master Data, the Data Maintenance Clerk will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of the Global Contract Renewal and Pricing Process. The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with teams across the business to support the execution of the annual Global Contract Renewal and Price Increase processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurately inputting, updating, and verifying data within the company's Finance system
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of entered data, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or inconsistencies
• Assist in the execution of the Global Contract Renewal process
• Responsible for ensuring accurate price increases are included as part of the Renewal process
• Responsible for assisting with the generation of an annual Global Price increase summary
• Review and analyze Renewal and Price increase reports to ensure completeness and data accuracy and action accordingly
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all requests received for the creation and maintenance of master data including enrichment of data, as required
• Support and enforce established data standards and guidelines related to master data

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree, background in business/ finance/ accounting is an asset.
• Experience/ knowledge of SAP and working with master data is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite- Ability to work with spreadsheets, including formulas, data validation, and reporting tools.
• Must be detailed oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Location: This is a remote opportunity, open to applicants authorized to work in Canada. We are a global organization using English as a primary language, job descriptions and communication available in the local languages where required. #LI-Remote.

Salary Range: $45,000 to $60,000 CAD "Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills as well as the years of experience you have. Similar positions located in different geographic regions will not necessarily receive the same compensation."

Join Us

As we scale, we're looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We're entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success. At Descartes, everyone has a voice and the best idea wins, regardless of who makes it. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, remote and flexible work hours, and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory.


Descartes also has a deep sense of environmental responsibility. Learn more about how we helped our customers save over 552,000 metric tons of CO2 in 2020 by reducing fuel and paper consumption: https://www.descartes.com/who-we-are/social-responsibility-sustainability/environmental-impact. Join a team that's committed to working with customers to conserve resources and enhance sustainability.


If you feel you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, and Descartes sounds like the team and the mission you want to be part of, apply now. We can't promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience.


Through COVID-19, we implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview and onboard candidates by video using Microsoft TEAMS. We record interviews and use them strictly for quality assurance, training and general record keeping purposes. Should you have any questions about this process, please connect with our hiring team in advance of scheduled interviews. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we're all in this together.


We are an Equal Employment employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please review our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at Descartes.com. Descartes is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants in North America with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email us at hrna@descartes.com. Provide your name and contact information along with the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.