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Product Data Specialist

Automotive Keys Group (AKG)
Vernon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/15/2026 CLOSED ON 8/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Data Specialist position at Automotive Keys Group (AKG)?

Position Summary:

The Product Data Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining the organization's product data infrastructure by ensuring product information is accurate, complete, and synchronized across internal systems and external channels. Through data governance, product lifecycle management, Bill of Materials (BOM) administration, and cross-functional collaboration, this position enables efficient operations, supports manufacturing and sales, and contributes to the successful launch and maintenance of the company's product portfolio.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Assist in New SKU Creations:

  • Create, manage, and maintain accurate product data in Product Information Management (PIM) system, ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite), and other internal databases.
  • Review and validate product data, including specifications, descriptions, images, fitment, attributes, etc.
  • Monitor and ensure data consistency across internal systems and external customer platforms (e.g., KI website, DKS, MKC, etc.).
  • Identify and align interchangeable SKUs into logical product families based on technical attributes.

 

Image & Media Management:

  • Upload and format product images, ensuring that they meet quality standards.

 

Salesforce Case Management:

  • Manage SF image and new product requests that come through.

 

Continued Product Management: Review and validate product data, including specifications, descriptions, images, fitment, attributes, etc.

  • Manage the Product Updates channel in Teams.
  • Conduct routine audits to identify and correct incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate data.

 

SKU Deactivations:

  • BOM evaluation, inventory adjustments, open POs, clear bin locations, deactivate in Korber, confirm removal in BC.
  • Manage Deactivation spreadsheet.

 

Bill of Materials (BOM) Creation & Edits:

  • Creation of a BOM for a new product.
  • Edits to support changes needed for production (Requests sent through the Oopsies Channel in Teams).

 

Bill of Materials (BOM) Validation:

  • Correct improper formatting of revision titles.
  • Update incorrect or inactive components.
  • Finalize and complete incomplete BOMs.
  • Process requests sent through the Oopsies channel.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects related to system improvements, data migrations, or product launches.
Qualifications:

Education and Experience Required:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 2 years of experience in creating and maintaining product information, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and SKU records within an ERP.
  • Experience working in an ERP, PIM or other ERP/Product Information platforms.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel – including functions such as filtering, data validation, and XLOOKUP /VLOOKUP.
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Ability to identify data discrepancies and work with teams to investigate root causes.
  • Experience generating reports within an ERP/Product Information platform and analyzing data to support operational or business decisions.
  • Experience documenting processes for the team and maintaining data-related procedures.

 

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

  • A good understanding of automotive products, vehicle fitment data, and SKU management.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Expected Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm

 

Pay: $60-65k

 

Comprehensive benefits package offered.

 

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

 

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

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