Product Data Analyst

Steelcase; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steelcase is seeking an experienced Data & Product Information professional to design and maintain product data models across ERP and PLM systems. You will collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure accurate catalog data for global customers.

Responsibilities include managing BOMs, configurations, and material masters within SAP, Windchill, and related tools, while driving data quality improvements and supporting order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, engineering, computer science, data management, or related field or equivalent enterprise-system experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and work with technical documentation such as engineering documents, product structures, and related data.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on data quality and accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product data models for Steelcase and partners to support business and customer needs.
• Design, load, and validate product data across enterprise systems to support development, pricing, orders, and catalog accuracy.
• Manage product structures, BOMs, routings, material masters, and configurations within SAP and related systems.
• Analyze and resolve product data issues to ensure data integrity and efficient processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Manufacturing Ops, Distribution, and other teams to translate requirements into data solutions.
• Support customer order execution by building and maintaining manufacturing data used in live production and fulfillment.

Skills

Data modeling

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Data Management

Tools

SAP

Windchill

Excel

Job description

• Are you energized by working with technical information and transforming complex requirements into accurate, reliable data models?
• Do you enjoy solving problems, identifying patterns, and ensuring data accuracy while supporting products used by customers around the world?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to build expertise in enterprise systems and product data while collaborating with global teams across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and operations?
• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
• Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control.
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued — and living it out every day.
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase’s ongoing commitment.

You’ll Support Meaningful Work By:

• Creating and maintaining product data models for new and existing Steelcase, acquisition, and partner products to support business and customer needs.
• Designing, loading, and validating product data across enterprise systems to support product development, pricing, order fulfillment, and catalog accuracy.
• Managing product structures, material masters, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and product configurations within SAP and related systems.
• Analyzing and resolving product data issues to ensure data integrity, system accuracy, and efficient business processes.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Manufacturing Operations, Distribution, and other cross-functional partners to translate requirements into data solutions.
• Supporting customer order execution by building and maintaining manufacturing data used in live production and fulfillment environments.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives through testing, troubleshooting, process enhancements, and participation in a Kanban-based work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience working with ERP, MDM, PLM, PIM, or similar enterprise systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with technical documentation, such as engineering documents, product structures, and related technical data.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and support effective solutions.
• Ability to analyze information with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and data quality focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in an Agile environment, including Kanban or Scrum methodologies.
• Experience working with product data, databases, or enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with ERP, PLM, PIM, MDM, or related business systems.
• Experience using SAP, Windchill, Excel, or similar data management tools.
• Knowledge of data loading, mass updates, scripting, or process automation techniques.
• Understanding of product configuration, data modeling, or variant configuration concepts.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, product development, or supply chain-related processes.

Doing better for people and planet

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.