Data Validation Analyst

Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the food service industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire food service ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the food service supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Today, we are one of the largest players in food service, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to food service excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value:
Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the food service industry.

This position is hybrid based out of our New London, CT office. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

• Perform data validation and quality assurance activities on high-volume MAP Revenue data loaded into Salesforce and Data Manager.
• Audit data to ensure records are accurately loaded, complete, and properly incorporated into downstream customer payment processes.
• Validate Salesforce Data Tracking Records to confirm the successful processing and inclusion of applicable revenue data.
• Use data mining, querying, and analytical techniques to identify data discrepancies, anomalies, missing records, and other data quality issues.
• Investigate and troubleshoot data issues, identify potential root causes, and coordinate resolution prior to customer payment processing.
• Partner with the Customer Payments team to research and resolve data or payment discrepancies identified during audit processes.
• Load and manage data files within Data Manager as needed to support ongoing MAP Revenue processing.
• Develop, maintain, and improve data validation and audit processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop a strong understanding of the data lifecycle, including how revenue data moves between source files, internal systems, Salesforce, and downstream payment processes.
• Communicate findings, risks, and data issues clearly to relevant stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced data quality controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Database Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 2–4 years of experience working with databases, large datasets, data validation, data quality, or related analytical functions.
• Experience performing data quality assurance, validation, auditing, or reconciliation activities.
• Experience querying and analyzing data using MySQL or similar relational database technologies.
• Strong understanding of database structures, relationships, and fundamental database architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate data discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve complex data issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working with high volumes of data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Experience working with Salesforce, including validating data and records within the platform.
• Experience using Python or other scripting languages for…