Product Data Specialist (PIM)

Job Description The Product Data Specialist works closely with Category Managers, Product Data and business analysts, various other departments and suppliers in acquiring and loading master item data, application data and digital assets for Advance Auto Parts. This role has overall responsibility for Digital Assets - evaluating all current and new data to ensure that it is complete, accurate and updated on a timely basis. The Product Data Specialist owns data completeness and that all business-critical image requirements are identified and acquired. This position will ensure current processes for acquiring and maintaining digital assets are documented and is responsible for managing the associated risks involved with inaccurate or missing product information within quality, time and targets. The Product Data Specialist develops cross-functional and collaborative relationships with business partners to understand their digital assets needs. This position is focused on, but not limited to, ensuring digital assets and related image product data from system-generated files and intake from internal/external business partners are properly and accurately loaded. This position is part of a Hybrid work arrangement based in Raleigh, NC that requires four days/week in office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Acquisition, entry, and validation of product data information in corporate systems to support business function; Understand AAP’s functions and relationship of each of the product data process and maintenance operations teams; Execute appropriate SOPs for processing data into various systems; 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 that 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 of the process; Develop/conduct training on new/changed processes as directed by department manager; Requires preparation and distribution of meeting schedules, collection and assembly of presentation data, and coordination with internal and external business owners to ensure facilities and associated resources are available and secured as needed QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must demonstrate good organizational and follow-up skills and work independently with minimal supervision, including ability to balance multiple tasks; Demonstrate 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 required, as is the ability to quickly learn and use job specific computer applications; Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to read, analyze and interpret general business information and write business correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members; Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with team members; Familiarity with Digital Assets Management, Salesforce, Stibo STEP, and querying tools a plus EDUCATION, Certifications and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree 1-2 years relevant experience Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.