Product Data Specialist (Plumbing, Heating, and HVAC)
About the role
We are seeking a Product Data Specialist to play a key role in ensuring the integrity, structure, and usability of our product data. They will focus heavily on data cleanup, product categorization, and supporting day-to-day product maintenance tasks. The incumbent helps to execute product-related data projects that improve internal operations and enhance the customer experience. If you would enjoy bringing clarity and structure to a high-volume product environment and helping to make the customer experience easier, faster, and more intuitive, this could be the right fit for you!
Key Responsibilities
Product Data Cleanup & Maintenance
- Cross-reference internal SKUs to vendor SKUs to support procurement and system accuracy.
- Change or reassign product numbers as part of system or categorization changes.
- Confirm and identify obsolete products to support inventory accuracy and system hygiene.
Product Structuring & Categorization
- Sort products within product lines into cohesive, logical groupings for improved navigation.
- Categorize and organize products to support printed materials (e.g., Net Sheets) and online catalog usability.
- Set up logical catalog structures across a product base of 20,000+ items.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Use Excel and Power BI to manipulate, validate, and extract insights from product data.
- Support product team requests through data clean-up and structure optimization.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Must-Haves
- Industry Product Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of plumbing, PVF, or hydronics (e.g., pipe sizing, system components, vendor familiarity).
- Advanced Excel Skills: Proficient in XLOOKUP, CONCATENATE, LEFT/MID/RIGHT functions, and general data manipulation.
- Attention to Detail: A natural ability to spot inconsistencies and maintain high data quality standards.
- Organizational Thinking: Ability to group, sort, and structure product data logically for both internal use and customer-facing tools.
- Proactive Communication: Comfort working with Product Managers and asking clarifying questions to understand business needs.
Nice-to-Haves
- SQL or other data querying experience.
- Familiarity with Power BI (for extracting data, not building dashboards).
- Experience working in AS400 or similar legacy systems.
- Ability to assertively represent the needs of the data function within broader product discussions.
- Prior experience supporting catalog development or eCommerce product structures.
About Independent Mechanical Supply, Inc.
Independent Mechanical Supply (IMS) is Toronto's newest full line distributor of plumbing, mechanical and hydronic products. Focused on responsive service with a team of veteran industry personal; Independent Mechanical Supply offers the cost effective, top quality products while maintaining the "independent" distributor feel contractor's prefer.
Product Data Specialist (Plumbing, Heating, and HVAC)
About the role
We are seeking a Product Data Specialist to play a key role in ensuring the integrity, structure, and usability of our product data. They will focus heavily on data cleanup, product categorization, and supporting day-to-day product maintenance tasks. The incumbent helps to execute product-related data projects that improve internal operations and enhance the customer experience. If you would enjoy bringing clarity and structure to a high-volume product environment and helping to make the customer experience easier, faster, and more intuitive, this could be the right fit for you!
Key Responsibilities
Product Data Cleanup & Maintenance
- Cross-reference internal SKUs to vendor SKUs to support procurement and system accuracy.
- Change or reassign product numbers as part of system or categorization changes.
- Confirm and identify obsolete products to support inventory accuracy and system hygiene.
Product Structuring & Categorization
- Sort products within product lines into cohesive, logical groupings for improved navigation.
- Categorize and organize products to support printed materials (e.g., Net Sheets) and online catalog usability.
- Set up logical catalog structures across a product base of 20,000+ items.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Use Excel and Power BI to manipulate, validate, and extract insights from product data.
- Support product team requests through data clean-up and structure optimization.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Must-Haves
- Industry Product Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of plumbing, PVF, or hydronics (e.g., pipe sizing, system components, vendor familiarity).
- Advanced Excel Skills: Proficient in XLOOKUP, CONCATENATE, LEFT/MID/RIGHT functions, and general data manipulation.
- Attention to Detail: A natural ability to spot inconsistencies and maintain high data quality standards.
- Organizational Thinking: Ability to group, sort, and structure product data logically for both internal use and customer-facing tools.
- Proactive Communication: Comfort working with Product Managers and asking clarifying questions to understand business needs.
Nice-to-Haves
- SQL or other data querying experience.
- Familiarity with Power BI (for extracting data, not building dashboards).
- Experience working in AS400 or similar legacy systems.
- Ability to assertively represent the needs of the data function within broader product discussions.
- Prior experience supporting catalog development or eCommerce product structures.
About Independent Mechanical Supply, Inc.
Independent Mechanical Supply (IMS) is Toronto's newest full line distributor of plumbing, mechanical and hydronic products. Focused on responsive service with a team of veteran industry personal; Independent Mechanical Supply offers the cost effective, top quality products while maintaining the "independent" distributor feel contractor's prefer.