Product Information Specialist

The Kendall Group; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group is seeking a Product Data Analyst to join the Purchasing & Pricing team. This role analyzes product, pricing, inventory, and vendor performance data to support category strategies and operational goals.

You will contribute to data governance, product enrichment, and vendor insights to drive improvements and growth. Reporting to the Purchasing & Pricing Manager, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, E-Commerce, and Operations to deliver actionable analytics.

Qualifications

• 2 years' of experience in electrical sales, data analysis, product data management, category management support, merchandising analytics, supply chain analytics, or a related business analytics role.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining product data governance procedures and workflows to enhance customer experience.
• Continuously improve and enrich product data to ensure attribute completeness.
• Provide product analysis for Marketing, E-Commerce, Pricing, Operations, and Sales.
• Support category objectives, vendor initiatives, and communications in alignment with strategic vendor performance plans.
• Collaborating with vendors and third-party data providers.
• Assist in creating and maintaining vendor dashboards to analyze key vendor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide the Category Manager with category insights and analysis to inform vendor strategies and better capitalize on opportunities to ensure strategic alignments of vendors within markets.
• Leverage cross-reference tables and vendor data to streamline product sourcing and substitution.
• Facilitate analysis of data updates, cost changes, and related adjustments.
• Analyze inventory breadth and depth from a strategic category perspective and track performance.
• Analyze data to model and maximize vendor incentive programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Epicor Eclipse ERP System

Product Information Management (PIM)

Job description

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Purchasing & Pricing Manager, the Product Data Analyst is a key member of the Purchasing and Pricing team. This role partners with Category Management, vendors, and cross-functional teams to analyze product, pricing, inventory, and vendor performance data to support category strategies and operational goals. The position supports data governance processes, product enrichment, vendor dashboards, and performance insights to identify opportunities for improvement and growth. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Product Data Analyst position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in establishing and maintaining product data governance procedures and workflows to enhance customer experience.
• Continuously improve and enrich product data to ensure attribute completeness.
• Provide product analysis for various audiences such as Marketing, E-Commerce, Pricing, Operations, and Sales.
• Support category objectives, vendor initiatives, and communications in alignment with strategic vendor performance plans.
• Collaborating with vendors and third-party data providers.
• Assist in creating and maintaining vendor dashboards to analyze key vendor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide the Category Manager with category insights and analysis to inform vendor strategies and better capitalize on opportunities to ensure strategic alignments of vendors within markets.
• Leverage cross-reference tables and vendor data to streamline product sourcing and substitution.
• Facilitate analysis of data updates, cost changes, and related adjustments.
• Analyze inventory breadth and depth from a strategic category perspective and track performance.
• Analyze data to model and maximize vendor incentive programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Self-starter, self-motivation
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Ability

What you'll need:

• Work Experience: 2 years' of experience in electrical sales, data analysis, product data management, category management support, merchandising analytics, supply chain analytics, or a related business analytics role
• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment; strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel; strong analytical skills and experience with analysis or reporting tools
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to prioritize, document processes and track progress
• Cross-functional skills: Self-motivated; good judgment and problem solving skills
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to see, talk and hear
  • Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment
• Travel: Occasional travel to vendors or training sessions

Qualifications we prefer but don't require:

• Work Experience: Electrical or pipe, valves and fitting product knowledge; knowledge of Product Information Management systems (PIM); Experience with Epicor Eclipse ERP System; Knowledge of SQL; Experience working with AI; Knowledge in Power BI or other data visualization apps
• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, statistics, business, computer science or related degree

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.