Specialist - Product Data

What Drives Success

Own product data taxonomy & classification

• Define and manage product categories, hierarchies, and attribute structures across all Business Units.

• Ensure standardization and consistency of taxonomy across systems and regions.

Drive product data governance

• Establish and maintain data standards, naming conventions, and classification frameworks.

• Partner with PIM COE, DAM COE, MDM, and DocCMS teams to align governance models.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work closely with Product managers and Business Units to understand product structures and ensure accurate data representation.

• Act as the bridge between Marketing, IT, and data/platform teams.

Product data quality & enrichment

• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of product data across platforms (eCommerce, ERP, marketplaces).

• Support enrichment of product content including attributes, descriptions, and media alignment.

Product onboarding & lifecycle management

• Define and manage workflows for new product setup, updates, and deprecation.

• Ensure smooth data flow across upstream and downstream systems.

Platform & integration support

• Collaborate on PIM platform enhancements and integrations with DAM, ERP, and other systems.

• Support implementation of scalable data processes and automation.

Process optimization

• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in product data flows and recommend improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement in taxonomy and data management practices.

Analytics & performance alignment

• Partner with Marketing and Analytics teams to ensure product data supports discoverability, SEO, and conversion.

Success Metrics

• Taxonomy consistency across BUs

• Product data completeness & accuracy

• Time to onboard new products

• Reduction in data errors / rework

• Improved SEO readiness and product discoverability

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Experience leading or implementing PIM platforms (e.g., Convergence, Akeneo, Salsify, Inriver, Stibo, Informatica, or similar).

• Strong understanding of product taxonomy design, data governance, and product content lifecycle management.

• Experience integrating PIM with ERP, DAM, marketing automation, and analytics ecosystems.

• Working knowledge of SAP Commerce Cloud, or similar e-commerce platforms.

• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

General/Soft skills:

• Work hours: Available for meetings and discussions until 12 noon CST
• Adaptability: The candidate should be willing to adapt to the evolving needs of the Marketing teams and support appropriately.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

• 8+ years of experience in Product Information Management

• Proven experience leading PIM strategy and implementation, including taxonomy design, product data governance, quality frameworks, and integration with ERP, DAM, and eCommerce systems.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills, with the ability to link digital commerce and product data initiatives directly to revenue and business outcomes