Product Data Analyst Onsite Michigan at Experis Grand Rapids, MI
Experis4 months ago
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Join our team as a Product Data Analyst at Experis in Grand Rapids, MI. Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, supports global Product Development teams within their manufacturing department. In this role, you will work in the IT Applied Data Enablement Organization supporting new product launches, data management, and cross-functional support. This position offers a competitive Pay Range: $32/hour with 3 manufacturing-focused openings. Candidates must be able to work on a W2 without sponsorship. Commercial and Marketing exposure is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Support new product launches
- Maintain and manage existing product data
- Handle non-standard product requests (Specials process)
- Provide global support across teams in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Mexico
- Facilitate and coordinate creation/maintenance of product data models across Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Distribution
- Design, load, and validate MDM, PLM, ERP, PIM, and/or DAM rules to support product development, order fulfillment, and lifecycle management
- Ensure data integrity and system consistency across MDM, PLM, ERP, PIM, DAM, and publications
- Apply Product Data Management (PDM) technical proficiency to analyze, organize, and load product data with precision and speed
- Interpret commercial and engineering data to apply pricing methodology and product configurations
- Lead and execute testing/validation of product data and resolve database or procedural errors
- Influence cross-functional strategies to enhance product data efficiency and effectiveness
- Manage electronic catalog downloads and release schedules
- Participate in modernization and strategic projects, with allocated quarterly time for professional development
Required Qualifications
- Strong database analysis and logical structuring skills with high precision
- Proficiency in SAP, Windchill, Microsoft Office, MDM, PLM, ERP, PIM, DAM, and mass loading tools
- Knowledge of variant configuration methods and data modeling techniques
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and error root cause analysis skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
- Skilled in creating scripts for mass uploads and driving continuous improvements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and support cross-functional teams
- Experience in creating functional specifications and executable IT rules
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5 years of experience working with product data and databases
- Prior experience with ERP, MDM, PLM, and PIM systems
- Must be able to work on a W2 without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Agile (SCRUM or Kanban) experience preferred
- Commercial and Marketing exposure is a plus
Benefits & Perks
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay
- Opportunity to work on modernization and strategic projects
- Time allocated each quarter for learning and development
- Collaborative work environment with global teams
- Engagement in various roles and special assignments
- Chance to influence project strategy and tactics
Required Skills
SAP
ERP
error root cause analysis
Agile methodologies
PLM
scripting for mass uploads
technical documentation
product data management
SCRUM
problem solving
data modeling
PIM
Kanban
MDM
mass loading tools
database analysis
Windchill
DAM
Microsoft Office