Service Parts Catalog Specialist

Slate Automotive LLC; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

401k

Equity program

Discretionary incentive program

Job summary

Slate Automotive LLC is seeking a detail‑driven Service Parts Catalog Specialist to own attribution, validation, and lifecycle control of catalog data. You will apply AutoCare PIES standards, decide naming based on category and OEM specs, and ensure records meet completeness and accuracy before publication.

You will gate parts into the online catalog, monitor data health, and collaborate with engineering, service, and e‑commerce teams to maintain high‑quality, searchable parts information.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred in Automotive Technology, Business, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in automotive parts data management, catalog operations, or similar in OEM/Tier 1/distributor environments.
• Deep knowledge of automotive systems across platforms to identify and name parts without engineering oversight.
• Experience with AutoCare Association PIES standards and data elements.

Responsibilities

• Receive handoffs from engineering and finalize attribution for catalog.
• Audit records for completeness and accuracy against attribution standards.
• Identify and resolve data gaps, conflicts, or outdated attributes.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong written communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Education

Automotive Technology / Business / Information Systems degree (preferred)

Tools

Akeneo

Salsify

Informatica

Stibo STEP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Sag is seeking a technically sharp, detail-obsessed Service Parts Catalog Specialist who thrives in a structured workflow and takes pride in data accuracy. You are someone who understands automotive systems from the ground up and knows that a part doesn't make it to a customer's hands until the data behind it is right. You receive handoffs from service parts engineering and make them count — populating attributes precisely, applying AutoCare PIES naming standards autonomously, and controlling exactly when parts enter or exit the online catalog. You are the last line of quality before a part goes live, and you take that responsibility seriously.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Parts Attribution & PIM System Management

• Receive service part handoffs from engineering and execute final attribution and implementation.
• Audit part records for completeness and accuracy against attribution standards before any catalog action is taken.
• Identify and resolve data gaps, conflicts, or outdated attribute information in existing records.

PIES Standards & Naming Conventions

• Apply AutoCare Association PIES standards to all service part records independently, including all required segment data elements such as PartNumber, BrandAAIAID, HazardousMaterialCode, and QuantityPerApplication.
• Make autonomous naming convention decisions for incoming parts based on category, function, and OEM specification — in full alignment with PIES requirements.
• Maintain and evolve internal naming convention documentation; partner with e-commerce teams to balance PIES compliance with catalog discoverability.
• Stay current with AutoCare Association standards updates and implement changes to internal workflows proactively.

Catalog Publication Gating & Lifecycle Execution

• Serve as the gatekeeper controlling when service parts are published to or suppressed from the online catalog, evaluating each part against: Stock disposition and inventory availability.
• Obsolescence status and supersession chains.
• Interchangeability and cross-reference validity.
• Attribute completeness thresholds.
• Execute formal catalog part release, update, and removal workflows with correct timing and a complete audit trail.
• Manage obsolete, superseded, and interchangeable part records to ensure customers are always directed to the correct service solution.
• Monitor catalog health metrics — listing completeness, suppression rates, time-to-publish — and report status on a defined cadence.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• A degree in Automotive Technology, Business, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, but not required. Equivalent technical training or relevant experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive parts data management, catalog operations, or a closely related field within an OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or large distributor environment.
• Deep, working knowledge of automotive systems and components across a broad range of platforms — powertrain, chassis, electrical, HVAC, body, and accessory systems — sufficient to make parts identification and naming decisions without engineering oversight.
• Direct experience with AutoCare Association PIES standards; ability to independently interpret and apply standard requirements, including all required data segment elements.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in a PIM system (Akeneo, Salsify, Informatica, Stibo STEP, or comparable platform).
• Proven experience managing parts lifecycle data — obsolescence, supersession, and interchange relationships — and making sound, autonomous decisions about catalog readiness.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or comparable data tools for bulk data validation, manipulation, and reporting.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to clean, accurate, and well‑structured data.
• Strong written communication skills; able to document naming decisions, standards, and workflows with precision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, service, supply chain, and customer support.
• Highly adaptable, excelling in fast‑paced start‑up and new model launch environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

SALARY RANGE

Annual Base Pay Range: $79,386 to $140,840 USD

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles. Safety First Delight Customers One Team Relentless Improvement Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy Respectful Collaboration Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need.We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.