Job Description

Career Snapshot

* Employee Type:
Full-Time

* Location:
Raleigh, NC

* Career Type:
Merchandising

* Date Posted:
8/3/2021

About Us

At Advance Auto Parts we have a passion for YES. Each day we are motivated by a passion to help our Customers. We have a commitment to advance the lives of our fellow Team Members, Customers, and the Communities where we live and work.

When you join our team, you become one of more of over 70,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities and each other every day.

With over 5,100 stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, we are a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider. With opportunities ranging from our front lines in our Stores to our Distribution Centers to our Corporate Support Center and our rapidly growing Professional Business, we have the career for you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Career Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for enterprise catalog. Organizes data exchange with suppliers. Responsible for quality assurance of catalog data. Provides support to overall department initiatives, acting on specific initiatives within the assigned parameters. Leads team development and strategy for catalog team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include, but are not limited to the following:

Creates and maintains catalog.

Researches, compiles and produces ACES (Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard).

Researches, collects data and assists with product development and analysis.

Assists with new product data processing.

Assists in preparation of data reports, training materials, business presentations, publications, marketing collateral, and other educational materials

Assist with special projects as required.

Communicates with suppliers as required.

Applies both an industry and an internal Part Type taxonomy / parts categorization system and vehicle details / attribute standards in the course of the work. Additionally, applies quality / perceived quality attributes and parameters in the course of the work.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High level of integrity and ethics. Pride in workmanship

Ability to prioritize multiple assignments; ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment

Self-starter, independent decision making

Team Player

Highly detailed oriented (focus on highly-detailed, long-term projects)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, MS Access a plus; Intermediate Excel skills: v look ups, pivot tables

Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of an organization

Strong knowledge based of advanced automotive design and mechanical systems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

7 - 10 Years advanced parts research and categorization / classification and experience with various data mapping software

7-10 Years leadership and strategy experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. and