Product Data Specialist (PIM) at Advance Auto Parts

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Good organizational and follow-up skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and balance multiple tasks
Strong problem-solving capabilities and excellent customer service
Ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing environment while adhering to tight schedules
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple activities in varying degrees of implementation
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Software and ability to quickly learn job-specific computer applications
Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information and write business correspondence

Responsibilities

Acquire, enter, and validate product data information in corporate systems to support business functions
Understand AAP’s functions and relationships of product data process and maintenance operations teams
Execute appropriate SOPs for processing data into various systems
Perform manual data entry into corporate systems
Work closely with the Merchandising Team to ensure complete and accurate product data information is collected from vendors and other relevant sources
Collaborate with other PIM team members to ensure complete resolution of product data requests
Identify and resolve data conflicts in a timely manner
Review current product data issues and recommend plans for correcting the data
Communicate with cross-functional teams, internal and external stakeholders to resolve data issues
Develop an ownership approach to ensure accurate data information is collected and disseminated in a timely and efficient manner
Recommend and develop continuous improvements to processes that impact product data information ingestion and maintenance
Develop and maintain appropriate documentation as required
Prepare and present periodic progress reports to identified stakeholders
Develop/conduct training on new/changed processes as directed by department manager
Prepare and distribute meeting schedules, collect and assemble presentation data, and coordinate with internal and external business owners to ensure facilities and resources are available

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PIMProduct Data ManagementData EntryData ValidationSOP ExecutionDigital AssetsImage ManagementVendor Data CollectionMerchandising Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

This position is part of a Hybrid work arrangement based in Raleigh, NC that requires four days/week in office.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Product Data Specialist role?

Key skills include acquisition, entry, and validation of product data in corporate systems, executing SOPs for data processing, manual data entry, resolving data conflicts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What is the team structure like for this position?

The role works closely with Category Managers, Product Data and business analysts, various other departments, suppliers, the Merchandising Team, and other PIM team members.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates demonstrate an ownership approach to data accuracy, ability to develop collaborative relationships with business partners, recommend process improvements, and handle documentation, training, and stakeholder reporting.