Product Data Manager
In order to be considered for this position you will be required to apply, using your SKF email, via the following link:
Apply Here - Product Data Manager - #22426
In accordance with SKF USA recruiting policy, please be advised that to be considered you must:
- Be in your current position for at least 12 months.
- Have received a Full Achievement or higher overall performance rating.
- Notify your current Manager of your application for this position.
Reports to: Laurent Buatois, Manager Product Information Management
Location: US or Mexico, Remote
Job ID: 22426
Salary Range: $93,000.00 to $110,000.00
Recruiter: Paul Cenci
Summary:
As a Product Data Manager within SKF’s Vehicle Aftermarket (VA) Business, you will be at the heart of delivering high-quality product data and best-in-class catalogs that enhance customer experience and drive sales growth. Your expertise will ensure accurate, accessible, and timely product information across multiple platforms, reinforcing SKF’s reputation as a premier brand in the industry.
This role is an integral part of the Product Information Management (PIM) team, working globally alongside Product Line Management, Data Engineering & Analytics, Sales, and external partners. Your contributions will shape the evolution of our PIM solutions—optimizing data quality, system efficiency, and catalog excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Catalog & Data Management – Develop and manage data update schedules, ensuring seamless catalog releases.
- Data Accuracy & Distribution – Clean conflicts, resolve overlaps, and distribute product data to stakeholders in compliance with industry standards (e.g., AAIA Autocare ACES-PIES).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Product Managers, marketing, and e-commerce teams to align priorities and optimize product launches.
- Customer & Vendor Communication – Serve as the primary contact for catalog inquiries, audits, and product data-related matters with vendors and clients.
- Stakeholder Support – Provide actionable insights and product data extracts from Stibo STEP PIM system to support internal teams and customers.
- Market & Industry Intelligence – Maintain competitive data and ensure compliance with the latest cataloging standards.
- Project & Process Optimization – Drive automation, improve operational efficiency, and refine cataloging workflows for enhanced performance.
Requirements:
- 5–7 years of experience in catalog data management, preferably in the automotive or commercial vehicle aftermarket.
- Expertise in AutoCare ACES & PIES and NAPA standards, with proven experience delivering customer data in these formats.
- Proficiency in MDM/PIM/cataloging systems, along with strong knowledge of O365 collaboration tools.
- Exceptional communication and proofreading skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency in product data.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, combining structure with a customer-focused approach. Fluency in English is required; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
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If you do not receive this confirmation, please verify with the recruiter, (indicated at the top), that your application was indeed received.
This Position is NOT open for International Recruitment.