Product Data Specialist

Automotive Keys Group (AKG)•Vernon Hills, IL

3d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Upload and format product images, ensuring that they meet quality standards.
Manage SF image and new product requests that come through Salesforce Case Management.
Manage the Product Updates channel in Teams.
Conduct routine audits to identify and correct incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate data.
Evaluate BOMs, adjust inventory, clear open purchase orders, clear bin locations, deactivate in Korber, and confirm removal in BC for SKU deactivations.
Manage the Deactivation spreadsheet.
Create a BOM for a new product.
Make edits to support changes needed for production (Requests sent through the Oopsies Channel in Teams).
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.