Sun & Ski Sports · 3 days ago
Merchandise Specialist Manager
70 - OMNIECOM, Stafford, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSun & Ski Sports is seeking a Merchandise Specialist Manager to partner with existing digital merchandising leadership in owning the execution and integrity of our ecommerce item catalog. This role will co-lead and support a portion of the digital merchandising function, focusing on item setup, catalog build, data accuracy, and quality assurance across digital platforms.
Retail
Responsibilities
Partner with digital merchandising leadership to co-own item setup, catalog management, and data quality standards, acting as a peer leader within the function
Lead and support a portion of the digital merchant team focused on item creation, SKU maintenance, attribute management, and catalog accuracy
Own execution of bulk uploads, mass updates, and large-scale item changes, ensuring speed, accuracy, and platform compliance
Establish and enforce quality assurance (QA) processes for item data, including pre- and post-launch audits to prevent customer-facing issues
Troubleshoot and resolve item data issues that impact search, navigation, pricing, availability, conversion, and fulfillment
Collaborate closely with category, inventory, marketing, and technology partners to ensure item data supports business strategy and promotional needs
Maintain and improve documentation, standards, and best practices related to item setup and catalog governance
Monitor item-level performance and operational metrics, identifying data-driven opportunities to improve customer experience and conversion
Stay current on platform capabilities and system enhancements that impact catalog structure, item attributes, and data workflows
Support peak-season readiness by ensuring catalog completeness, accuracy, and scalability under high-volume conditions
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of ecommerce experience with deep focus on item data, catalog management, or digital merchandising operations
Proven experience building, maintaining, and auditing large product catalogs, including complex SKU structures and variants
Strong experience managing large data sets, bulk uploads, mass updates, and data corrections in ecommerce platforms or PIM systems
Demonstrated expertise in quality assurance (QA) for item data, with a track record of preventing and resolving systemic issues
Advanced proficiency in Excel or equivalent tools (large spreadsheets, formulas, validation, lookups, data QA)
Experience working within ecommerce platforms (e.g., Odoo, Constructor, Odoo, The Cube Data, etc…)
Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to operate efficiently in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Ability to lead, mentor, and QA the work of others while maintaining collaborative peer relationships
Analytical mindset with the ability to understand downstream impacts of item data on customer experience and business performance
Clear written and verbal communication skills, especially around documentation, standards, and cross-functional coordination
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required during peak periods
Company
Sun & Ski Sports
Since 1980, Sun & Ski Sports has been inspiring adventure.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sicily Dickenson
Chief Marketing Officer
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