Sr Catalog Analyst

LKQ Corporation

71d

About The Position

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! Perform all cataloging duties, help manage, track, and report on the daily processes and decisions associated with accurate and concise part cataloging.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of related experience required; Fully competent professional; In-depth knowledge and experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in the automotive aftermarket and/or salvage industries.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including creating pivot tables, using VLOOKUP XLOOKUP, excel functions and other advanced formulas.
• Data analytics skills, including the ability to analyze data, create reports, and utilize insights for decision-making and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Hollander interchange, Mitchell Repairmate, or ACES information standards.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive makes, models, and parts.
• Knowledge of AI and automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with creating algorithms, automating processes, and improving accuracy and efficiency is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work with outside data partners to process and validate their information.
• Research part application information based on year, make, model, submodel and other vehicle attributes as needed.
• Create new part application records from various sources (VIN decoding, ACES database, salvage part interchange, Aftermarket parts).
• Manage a positive business relationship with vendor partners in order to maintain favorable status.
• Create and submit data correction requests to vendor partners as needed.
• Track and report on data correction request resolutions.
• Create and maintain documentation for the various types of Interchange Contribution, OE Number and ACES data conflicts, and the resources used and steps taken to resolve them.
• Help train and mentor Automotive Application Analysts in the proper choice and use of LKQ systems and tools.
• Develop methodology for and conduct testing on existing application records, then make corrections as necessary.
• Suggest new models to be considered for in-depth research projects based on field demand and available research from other sources.
• Manage the creation and tracking of Inventory Resolution projects.
• Utilize Excel for data manipulation and reporting, including creating pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas to streamline tasks and enhance efficiency.
• Analyze and utilize data insights to identify trends and support process improvements, including the creation of detailed reports and actionable recommendations.
• Explore opportunities for automating cataloging processes to save time and improve accuracy, leveraging knowledge of AI where applicable.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees