What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Data Specialist position at Blue Harlan LLC?
Product Data Analyst
Hybrid Role (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
Smyrna, GA
Blue Harlan is the recruitment partner to this leading wholesaler and distributor, known for offering a vast array of products across multiple categories. With an extensive inventory and a diverse product catalog, this organization provides customers with high-quality solutions while maintaining exceptional standards in service and operational efficiency. Looking for a talented and detail-oriented Product Data Analyst to help drive our product data strategy and support our sales team in achieving revenue and market share growth.
Role Overview :
The Product Data Analyst plays a critical role in managing and maintaining the product database, ensuring the Sales team and other key stakeholders have accurate and up-to-date information to drive sales and operational efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Merchandizing, Marketing, Pricing, and Vendor Representatives, to create and maintain product data, cross-references, and detailed product attributes. This role is vital in supporting efforts to scale and manage high SKU count and ensure the accuracy and usability of the product catalog.
Key Responsibilities :
- Product Database Management :
- Maintain and update a high-volume product database, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all product-related information (e.g., descriptions, specifications, pricing, images, and cross-references).
- Cross-Referencing & Product Research :
- Conduct in-depth product research to create and maintain cross-references between related products, ensuring our catalog supports efficient sales and ordering processes. Collaborate with vendors to confirm product details and identify opportunities for expansion or product updates.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams :
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Pricing, and Vendor Representatives to understand product needs, identify gaps, and resolve any discrepancies in product data. Ensure all product-related information is aligned across teams and available for use in sales materials, presentations, and customer-facing platforms.
- Sales Enablement Support :
- Provide the Sales team with essential product information to assist in their sales efforts. Create and maintain easy-to-use data tools and systems that enhance product discovery, help increase revenue, and drive market share growth.
- Process Improvement :
- Identify opportunities to streamline product data management processes, improve data quality, and reduce inefficiencies. Help implement best practices for data governance and standardization across the organization.
- Product Lifecycle Management :
- Oversee the complete product lifecycle from onboarding new products into the database to retiring outdated products. Ensure that product information is continuously updated to reflect the latest product specifications, pricing, and availability.
- Data Quality Assurance :
- Regularly audit the database to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Resolve data issues and discrepancies in a timely manner, and ensure data is presented clearly and consistently across various platforms.
- Reporting & Analytics :
- Generate reports to assess product performance and sales trends, working with the Sales and Marketing teams to ensure product data aligns with market needs and customer preferences.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Apply now and join this engaging team!
