Product Information, Item Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold item master records in accordance with company standards.

• Oversee SKU creation and item setup processes.

• Ensure product categorization, hierarchy, taxonomy, attributes, and specifications are maintained.

• Generate and manage UPC and barcode data.

• Administer vendor information effectively.

• Implement updates for MSRP, retail, and cost as needed.

• Supervise scheduled, promotional, and other pricing modifications.

• Handle product images and digital product assets management.

• Conduct data quality audits and rectify discrepancies.

• Preserve the integrity of ERP item data.

• Track data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance.

• Record and sustain item master procedures and processes.

• Collaborate with merchandising, purchasing, inventory, operations, e-commerce, and other teams.

• Assist with special projects and additional tasks assigned by management.

• Deliver timely and accurate product information to cross-functional teams.

• Identify areas for enhancing data management processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in retail merchandising, purchasing, product information management, item master administration, inventory management, or a related field.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be taken into account.

• Preferably experienced in maintaining extensive product databases and utilizing ERP systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with skills in VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, filtering, and data importing/exporting.

• Familiarity with musical instruments and music retail products is preferred.

• Experience with NetSuite and Shopify POS is advantageous.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy and consistency.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to identify inconsistencies, investigate issues, and rectify data discrepancies.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines.

• A process-oriented mindset with the ability to propose effective solutions.

• Excellent collaboration skills and the capacity to work across departments.

• Basic knowledge of musical instruments and related products.

• Understanding of retail product hierarchies, item taxonomy, product attributes, and item master maintenance.

• Willingness to learn from and follow the guidance and training of experienced colleagues.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

• No professional licenses are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time

• Paid Sick Time

• Company-Paid Holidays

• 401(k)

• Health Insurance Eligibility

• Dental Insurance Eligibility

• Vision Insurance Eligibility

• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Direct Deposit

• Employee Discount

• On-the-job training provided