Product Data Specialist

Job Description

Product Data Specialist - Merchandising

4730 N Service Dr, Winona, MN 55987

HEADP

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm

OVERVIEW:

Working as Full-time Product Data Specialist - Merchandising, you will be responsible for developing and executing on best-in-class product presentation plans. This role will collaborate with key stakeholders to gather and act on feedback, optimizing systems and enhancing end user engagement through strategic category adjustments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

o Using product and industry knowledge to make sound business decisions when generating product content to drive efficiencies throughout the supply chain and sales process

o Assisting with product data needs and changes with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficient operations

o Representing Fastenal as a subject matter expert in product data best practices and principles, both internally and externally

o Identifying content gaps within our product categories and developing strategies to fill these gaps

o Assisting with the process of collecting product data to be ingested into Fastenal's systems

o Developing best-in-class product presentation plans to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of product data across all platforms and systems

o Owning and driving category strategies and product data governance for core merchandising fields such as taxonomy, digital assets, cross referencing of related items, marketing copy, and product title descriptions

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite

o Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented

o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities

o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills

o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

o Work independently as well as in a team environment

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o Possess or are working towards a degree related to Business, Marketing or Operations OR have industry related work experience

o Prior experience with Product Information Management (PIM) systems and data management best practices

o Knowledge and familiarity with industrial products

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION:

The base pay range for this position is $42, ,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.