Product Information Analyst - Thornhill, Canada - Grainger Canada

Grainger Canada
Grainger Canada
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Thornhill, Canada

6 days ago

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Description

Responsible for maintenance and quality of existing product information to ensure complete and accurate information in the Product Information Management (PIM) System.

To support business initiative related to changing product information while maintaining the data integrity and hierarchy structure.

This section contains list of 5-10 primary responsibilities that account for 10% or more of their time. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

  • Execute analysis and track progress of initiatives for global and Acklands-Grainger supplier and purchasing functions
  • Execute and comply with data integrity rules.
  • Participate in improvement opportunities and provide constructive feedback.
  • Clean and maintain the data based on business priorities and using defined processes.
  • Participate in PI team projects that support business priorities.
  • Work with peers and various business partners supporting business initiatives.
  • Address data content, consistency, and Taxonomy issues and analyze the best way to implement within the Taxonomy structure.
  • Auditing product information for accuracy and consistency.
  • Complete daily tasks on time and proactively communicate timelines to appropriate business partners.
  • Interface and collaborate with various business partners within the eCommerce, Product Management and Marketing groups to support department and business goals

JOB REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bilingual (English/French) is an asset but not required

- **Analytical Skill*
  • Proven experience in managing and analysis of product information data. Highly skilled at analyzing large sets of data and sorting relevant information. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Access).

- **Customer Knowledge*
  • Keen awareness of increasing customer expectations around Product Information. Experience with MRO product information preferred. Understands Product Information strategies.

- **Relationship Building*
  • Build and maintain relationships in a matrixed corporate environment as well as Grainger suppliers. Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal and build relationships with various levels of the organization and Grainger Suppliers. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

- **Communication**:
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Proven ability to communicate messages within the organization and Grainger Suppliers. Able to work well with others within team and across the organization.

- **Time Management *
  • Proven ability to demonstrate flexibility and time management skills to accomplish multiple priorities and initiatives. Models customer focus in terms of response time, commitment, and resourcefulness
- **- **Attention to Detail**:
  • Excellent attention to detail specific to relevant, accurate, and complete product information
- **- **Change Management** - foster collaboration cross-functionally; identify and manage impacts to key stakeholders; influence without authority; create alignment to achieve objectives

  • Systems Proficiency
  • SAP, BW, Teradata, Excel, Word and Access

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Up to 20% domestic travel
  • Includes Supplier and Customer visits
  • Most key stakeholders, business partner, and cross functional partners are in Lake Forest, Chicago, and Janesville
- <5% Global

  • Potential for travel to: Canada, Mexico, Panama

IMPACT

  • Directly contributes to the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of product information in the Grainger MRO portfolio.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal Partners_
- _ MRO Solutions_
- _

Primary Partners:
Product Information, Search, Operations / Analytics_
- _

Additional Partners:
Product Management, Publishing and Marketing_

  • External Partners_
- _ Suppliers_
- _ Third Party contracting companies_
- _ Customers_


Grainger offers a competitive benefits package, which includes both physical and mental wellbeing programs, as well as learning and development opportunities.

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

All applicants who we believe to be qualified will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Accommodations are available on request for all persons with disabilities taking part in the selection process.
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