Item Creation Specialist

Educated Solutions Corp; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Educated Solutions Corp is seeking an Item Creation Specialist to support the setup and maintenance of merchandise data across internal systems. You will ensure accuracy of product attributes, images, and details to enable smooth multi-channel publishing.

This hybrid role requires onsite work Monday through Thursday with optional remote work on Fridays, and emphasizes organization, data precision, and collaboration with merchandising, vendors, and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working with data and detailed information.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday as required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain merchandise items within internal product and item management systems.
• Enter, review, and update product attributes, item details, images, and other merchandise information.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to obtain complete and accurate product information.
• Organize and maintain product and merchandise groupings within internal systems.
• Monitor deadlines for product attributes, images, and other required item information.
• Perform ongoing item maintenance and make updates as product information changes.
• Prioritize item setup requests based on business needs, category deadlines, and product launch timelines.
• Partner with internal teams to manage new item setup requests, workload priorities, and deadline concerns.
• Review product and purchasing information for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist vendors and internal partners with resolving item setup and product data issues.
• Learn and support new item setup technologies, systems, and processes.
• Participate in projects and process improvement initiatives related to item setup and merchandise data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Data handling

Written and verbal communication

Multiple priorities

Problem solving

Independent work / collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

System/software learning

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Item Creation Specialist to support the setup, maintenance, and accuracy of merchandise and product information within internal systems.

Schedule: This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

This role works closely with merchandising teams, vendors, and internal partners to ensure product information, attributes, and images are complete, accurate, and ready for use across multiple sales channels.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, enjoys detail-oriented work, and is comfortable working with product information and technology in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain merchandise items within internal product and item management systems.
• Enter, review, and update product attributes, item details, images, and other merchandise information.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to obtain complete and accurate product information.
• Organize and maintain product and merchandise groupings within internal systems.
• Monitor deadlines for product attributes, images, and other required item information.
• Perform ongoing item maintenance and make updates as product information changes.
• Prioritize item setup requests based on business needs, category deadlines, and product launch timelines.
• Partner with internal teams to manage new item setup requests, workload priorities, and deadline concerns.
• Review product and purchasing information for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist vendors and internal partners with resolving item setup and product data issues.
• Learn and support new item setup technologies, systems, and processes.
• Participate in projects and process improvement initiatives related to item setup and merchandise data.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working with data and detailed information.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change.
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday as required.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in retail, ecommerce, merchandising support, product or item setup, data entry, catalog support, administrative support, or a related environment.
• Experience working with product information, SKUs, item attributes, images, or other detailed data is helpful.
• Experience communicating with vendors or supporting merchandising/buying teams is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience learning web-based business systems.
• Retail corporate or ecommerce experience is helpful but not required.

Candidates who are organized, technology-comfortable, detail-oriented, and able to learn new systems quickly are encouraged to apply even if they have not previously held an Item Creation Specialist title.