Data Merger at Ogilvy South Africa

• The Data Merge/ Data Capturer plays a crucial role in preparing client data for automated product information processing. This involves meticulously cleaning and formatting client-provided Excel briefs to ensure accurate and consistent data for our studio's data merge process. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent typing and computer skills, particularly in Excel, and a commitment to data integrity. A key responsibility is ensuring product descriptions and images align correctly, referencing and maintaining a master product library.

Responsibilities:

• Clean up client brief to the agency and set up an Excel brief which will be ready to put into the studio.
• Verify and query missing data and errors.
• Ensure that all data is entered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain meticulous records and ensure data integrity.
• Identify and correct errors, escalating issues to relevant parties when necessary.
• Manage and update a master library of product barcodes, names, and descriptions on the server.
• Consistently reference the master library for every incoming brief to ensure data consistency.
• Keep the product library up-to-date with the latest product information ("fabs").
• Conduct online research to verify product information and ensure accurate matching of descriptions and packaging.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a data capturer or in a similar data entry/processing role.
• Strong knowledge of computer software (Excel) and databases.
• Excellent typing and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.