Parts Research Analyst: Catalog & Data Quality Specialist

Sonepar; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Employer-paid short- and long-term(dis

Disability insurance

Life insurance for spouse and depend/

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC in Ocean, NJ is seeking a parts research specialist to identify correct parts using OEM catalogs and supplier portals. You will support order entry, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain catalog data to ensure accurate pricing and availability.

The role requires 2+ years related experience, strong Excel and ERP/PIM/CRM skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Inventory, Sales, and Vendors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in parts research, parts counter/service advising, inventory control, catalog management, or a related role.
• Working knowledge of OEM/aftermarket parts catalogs and common parts terminology.
• Proficiency with Excel (filters, lookups, pivot tables) and comfort working in ERP/PIM/CRM systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical specifications, diagrams, and application notes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research part numbers using OEM catalogs, supplier portals, ERP/PIM systems, and industry databases to identify correct parts and alternates.
• Support order entry, reconciliation of invoice discrepancies, receiving discrepancies, freight entry and month end reporting
• Validate fitment and application data and document sources for auditability.
• Maintain interchange, supersession, and cross-reference mappings; reconcile duplicates and resolve data conflicts.
• Create estimates using parts, labor, and other associated fees to send to customers for approval.
• Create and update catalog records, attributes, and product content (descriptions, dimensions, notes, images references when available) according to data standards.
• Analyze returns, warranty claims, and customer/service feedback to identify root causes related to incorrect part selection or catalog errors.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory, Sales/Customer Service, Service/Operations, and vendors to resolve part identification issues and expedite critical orders.
• Support pricing and availability inquiries by confirming correct part numbers and approved substitutions.
• Develop and maintain research documentation, SOPs, and knowledge-base articles; train teammates on tools and research methods as needed.
• Run periodic data quality checks (completeness, accuracy, duplication) and recommend process improvements to reduce errors and improve cycle time.
• Comply with company policies, safety requirements, and data governance standards.

Skills

Parts research

Inventory control

Catalog management

Excel proficiency

ERP/CRM/PIM systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/CRM/PIM systems

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC in Ocean, NJ is seeking a parts research specialist to identify correct parts using OEM catalogs and supplier portals. You will support order entry, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain catalog data to ensure accurate pricing and availability.

The role requires 2+ years related experience, strong Excel and ERP/PIM/CRM skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Inventory, Sales, and Vendors.