Manager, Merchandising Data Quality

Advance Auto Business Support (300); Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Merchandising Taxonomy & Attribution to oversee enterprise SKU and vendor data integrity, policy enforcement, and data governance across channels.

You will lead a dual-team of policy leads and audit specialists to drive accurate product hierarchies and asset associations. The role requires strong data governance experience in retail, ability to supervise complex audits, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve downstream data

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Data Governance, MDM, or Taxonomy Management.
• Experience enforcing data policies in high-volume retail environments.
• Ability to lead a team of policy-driven domain leads and detail-oriented audit specialists.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dual-function team of Domain Governance Leads and Data Audit Specialists to maintain data integrity.
• Enforce clear data governance policies for SKU and vendor data.
• Oversee audits to validate product attributes and digital asset associations.

Skills

Data governance

Team leadership

Data audit

Policy enforcement

Product taxonomy management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, Business Administration, or related field

5+ years in Data Governance, MDM, or Taxonomy Management

Tools

PIM

DAM

Data governance platforms

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager of Merchandising Taxonomy & Attribution is the primary custodian of enterprise SKU and vendor data integrity and domain policy. Leading a team of Data Domain Governance Leads and Data Audit Specialists, you are responsible for the policy enforcement and rigorous maintenance of the product hierarchy, attribute framework, and digital assets. This role ensures that all SKU, category, and vendor data is governed by clear standards and validated for accuracy, enabling a seamless downstream data syndication across all retail, professional, and e-commerce channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead a dual-function team of Domain Governance Leads (policy/standards) and Data Audit Specialists (execution/validation) to maintain a gold standard for enterprise SKU and vendor data.
• Domain Policy Enforcement: Support and enforce clear data governance policies for SKU and vendor domains, ensuring all new and existing data meets strict enterprise requirements.
• Rigorous Data Auditing: Oversee comprehensive audit programs to validate the accuracy of product attributes and the integrity of digital asset associations (images, videos, etc.). Ensure data syndicates properly downstream across all systems and sales channels.
• Hierarchy Management: Maintain and evolve the merchandising product hierarchy and category structures to align with Merchandising strategies.
• Vendor Data Governance: Partner with Supplier Services to ensure vendor-provided data and assets are compliant with internal standards before entering the production ecosystem.
• Continuous Improvement: Use audit results to identify systemic data defects and partner with appropriate technology teams to implement root-cause fixes and workflow enhancements.

Qualifications

Proven experience in enforcing data policies and managing complex data audit cycles in a high-volume retail environment. Understanding how master data feeds into downstream channels (PIM, DAM, E-commerce) and the impact of data quality on those systems. Ability to lead a team with varying levels of specialization, from policy-driven domain leads to detail-oriented audit specialists. Expertise in managing product hierarchies that support merchandising categorization.

Certifications, Experience, and Education

Certifications: None; CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or DGSP (Data Governance Stewardship Professional) is highly preferred.

Experience: 5+ years in Data Governance, MDM, or Taxonomy Management; 2+ years of experience leading a team of specialists or leads.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Management, Business Administration, or a related field; OR relevant work-related experience.

Location & Work Availability

This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Benefits Summary

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here:

Company Overview

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-self customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-self customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.