Category Support Specialist

Aston Carter; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave)

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Category Support Specialist to coordinate product data and vendor communications for a high-volume catalog. The role emphasizes accurate data exchanges between master systems, vendors, and internal teams, with strong attention to distribution nuances and strategic initiatives.

The candidate will leverage SQL/Access to extract data, advanced Excel for data integrity, and collaborate with Category Managers to align assortment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree required.
• 2 years in retail product environment preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, IF, and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data elements for products in the assortment.
• Lead item introductions, expansions, and test items with vendors.
• Extract product information from company systems using SQL and Access.
• Synchronize product data between vendors and internal systems with advanced Excel.
• Review data for completeness and accuracy and escalate issues.
• Communicate and escalate issues to Supervisor as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree

Tools

SQL

Access

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Category Support Specialist

Job Description

The Category Support Coordinator is responsible for the coordinating of data elements for products in the assortment. Typical activities include: new item introduction, item expansion, test items, and communication/coordination with vendor contacts. Expectation is that coordinators execute product information exchanges between master systems and vendors in a high volume, low error tolerance environment.

Coordinate new product set up information with vendors with a strong attention to detail for nuances related to distribution type and internal strategic initiatives.

Build and maintain relationships with impacted business units inside of the company as well as Vendor relationships outside.

Extract product information from company systems using SQL, Access and company systems.

Synchronize product information between vendor communications and company systems using advance level excel skills.

Review product information for completeness and accuracy, identify and elevate issues appropriately.

Completes and submits product information change request forms for management approval and data processing.

Review product information in company systems for inconsistencies and inaccuracies.

Research issues to identify root cause and recommend resolution.

Execute cross-functional tasks based on priority and volume of workload.

Communicate and escalates issues to the Supervisor as appropriate.

Coordinates product information changes with Vendors and respective Category Managers to align assortment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree required.
• 2 Years of Retail Product.
• Position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel (must be able to efficiently and effectively execute VLOOKUPs, IF Statements, and Pivot Tables).
• Effectively operates in a high volume environment while achieving minimal error rates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of retail/inventory attributes is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irving,TX.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.