Product Information, Item Specialist

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Product Information & Item Specialist maintaining item master data, pricing, and product assets for music retailer Ensemble Performing Arts. Supporting merchandising, purchasing, inventory, operations, and e-commerce teams with accurate product information.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and maintain item master records according to company standards
  • Administer SKU creation and item setup
  • Maintain product categorization, hierarchy, taxonomy, attributes, and specifications
  • Create and maintain UPC and barcode information
  • Maintain vendor information
  • Execute MSRP, retail, and cost updates
  • Administer scheduled, promotional, and other pricing changes
  • Manage product images and digital product assets
  • Perform data quality audits and resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain ERP item data integrity
  • Monitor data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance
  • Document and maintain item master procedures and processes
  • Collaborate with merchandising, purchasing, inventory, operations, e-commerce, and other departments
  • Support special projects and other duties assigned by management
  • Provide timely and accurate product information to cross-functional teams
  • Identify opportunities to improve 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
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Merchandising, or a related field preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered
  • Experience maintaining large product databases and working with ERP systems preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, filtering, and importing/exporting data
  • Familiarity with musical instruments and music retail products preferred
  • Experience with NetSuite and Shopify POS is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and consistency
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to identify inconsistencies, investigate issues, and resolve data discrepancies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Process-oriented mindset and ability to recommend effective solutions
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across departments
  • Working knowledge of musical instruments and related products
  • Understanding of retail product hierarchies, item taxonomy, product attributes, and item master maintenance
  • Ability to learn from and follow experienced colleagues’ guidance and training
  • Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team
  • Regular and reliable attendance required
  • Required professional licenses: None

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