Product Data Enablement Analyst

The Hillman Group, Inc.•Forest Park, OH

About The Position

The Product Data Enablement Analyst executes the centralized item setup process within Data Governance, ensuring product data is complete, accurate, governed, and ready for creation in Oracle Fusion Product Data Hub (PDH) and reliable downstream use. The role coordinates cross-functional inputs, validates data against established standards and controls, resolves routine issues, and maintains clear workflow documentation throughout the item lifecycle. It supports operational efficiency, data quality, and scalable product growth through disciplined service, follow-up, and continuous process improvement. The position also supports publication and handoff of governed item data to downstream systems and business processes, performs quality checks, assists with defect investigation and root-cause analysis, and recommends improvements to standards, forms, controls, training, and workflows. It creates and maintains job aids, process documentation, FAQs, and training materials, and participates in projects supporting Oracle Fusion expansion, acquisitions, product-line growth, and enterprise data governance objectives. The employee is expected to participate in applicable safety and health program activities and perform other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change or be added at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 2 years of experience in product data, master data, item setup, product operations, supply chain, data stewardship, or a related discipline.
Experience working with detailed data and cross-functional process workflows.
Working knowledge of product or item master data, data governance, data stewardship, taxonomy, and data quality controls.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, complete, consistent, and reusable enterprise data.
Ability to manage multiple requests, organize priorities, meet deadlines, and follow work through completion.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify data issues, evaluate exceptions, resolve routine problems, and escalate appropriately.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
Customer-service mindset and ability to balance responsiveness, business needs, and governance requirements.
Ability to interpret procedures and business rules and document approvals, decisions, and supporting evidence consistently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and collaboration tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Fusion PDH, another product information or master data management platform, or enterprise ERP item-master processes.
Experience in a service, operations, shared-services, or high-volume request environment.
Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion Product Data Hub or a comparable product information, master data management, or ERP item-master platform.

Responsibilities

Receive, review, log, prioritize, and manage item setup requests through the designated intake channel and workflow.
Confirm required business approvals, request information, and supporting documentation are complete before advancing an item.
Coordinate with Product and functional contributors to collect supplier, customs, packaging, logistics, pricing, and other required product data.
Validate item attributes for completeness, consistency, and compliance with approved standards, taxonomy, governance controls, and business rules.
Identify missing, conflicting, duplicate, or potentially invalid information and partner with the appropriate data owner to resolve issues.
Prepare and certify complete requests for governed item creation, and create or maintain item records in Oracle Fusion PDH when assigned and authorized.
Maintain accurate status, evidence, approvals, decisions, and audit-ready documentation throughout the item setup lifecycle.
Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and completion status to requestors and participating functional teams; escalate blockers and overdue inputs according to established procedures.
Support publication and handoff of governed item data to downstream systems and business processes.
Perform quality checks, assist with defect investigation and root-cause analysis, and recommend improvements to standards, forms, controls, training, and workflows.
Create and maintain job aids, process documentation, frequently asked questions, and training materials.
Participate in projects supporting Oracle Fusion expansion, acquisitions, product-line growth, and enterprise data governance objectives.
Participate in safety and health program activities, including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and incidents, and following applicable safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.