PIM Systems Manager & Data Architect

Work Location Type: Hybrid - Green Bay, WI

Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry.

Are you a visionary in Product Information Management? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can influence cross-functional teams and optimize digital workflows? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join Imperial Supplies as a PIM Systems Manager/Data Architect!

Why Join Imperial?

At Imperial, you will be at the heart of our digital transformation, driving critical projects that enhance our product information systems and contribute to our overall business success. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

At Imperial, people come first. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary         
• Hybrid / Remote schedule
• Work/Life balance
• Immediate medical, dental, vision; 18 days paid vacation, 6 paid holidays and 6% of annual earnings contributed to your retirement, immediately vested!

Position Overview:

As the PIM Systems Manager/Data Architect, you will oversee the delivery of our Content and Product Information Management (PIM) solutions. Your expertise will guide the development of standards, guidelines, processes, and improvements that address strategic data issues such as data quality, cleansing, standards, and integration. You will play a pivotal role in building and optimizing our taxonomy and attribute models, ensuring our product information is precise and accessible.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Management: Oversee PIM and related downstream systems, including Monotate, Google Shopping, SOLR, Mongo, and TERM, ensuring they meet stakeholder needs.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop direct reports, demonstrating strong performance management skills.
• Software Maintenance: Manage software updates and system setup maintenance.
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships with functional teams and third-party stakeholders to address complex content-related problems.
• System Evaluation: Measure PIM system effectiveness, reporting findings to management and driving continuous improvement.
• KPI Management: Establish and manage Key Performance Indicators, tracking and analyzing taxonomy changes.
• Process Support: Support Product Information processes, Category Reviews, New Product Introduction, and Maintenance to ensure the highest quality results.
• Feature Development: Direct the development of new features in conjunction with IT resources and business partners.
• Integration Management: Manage integrations with downstream systems and third-party partners.
• Operationalization: Implement new features and processes, ensuring effective support, documentation, and training.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Library Sciences (MLIS), Business Systems, or related field.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree.

Required Experience: Minimum five years in a technical or commercial role. Proven success in leading high-impact changes and collaborating with multi-functional teams. Project Management experience across business/technology teams, ensuring alignment between business models and systems architecture. 3+ years in information architecture, taxonomies, ontologies, product information, and related digital UX disciplines.

Preferred Experience: E-commerce experience, especially in B2B Manufacturing or Distribution. Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Skills: Strong leadership and team development capabilities. Excellent verbal communication skills for presenting complex information to diverse audiences. Proficient in data analysis and reporting. Ability to work in environments with aggressive deadlines and production requirements.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.