Job Description

Job Description

eCommerce Taxonomy Analyst eCommerce Taxonomy Analyst30394



eCommerce Taxonomy Analyst

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is the leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products. We are in all 50 states, which is one reason why we're one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals.

Job Summary

We are seeking entry-level talent to be trained as an eCommerce Taxonomy Analyst to support the Digital Merchandising team. While this is an entry-level position, the ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial-spirited, highly detail-oriented, have exceptional problem solving skills along with prior knowledge of or demonstrated interests in eCommerce taxonomy.

This role will support the Digital Merchandising team through a variety of tasks, including the collection of requirements, user interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, business process outcome modeling, and task and workflow analyses.

You will also be responsible for cultivating a collaborative working relationship with the existing team members of the eBusiness group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Develop and implement taxonomies, thesauri and controlled vocabularies under the guidance of Digital Merchandising and Strategy leads

* Identify taxonomy requirements through research and analysis of end-user needs, content management system requirements, Airgas' existing content corpus, as well as soliciting and organizing input from internal stakeholders

* Review taxonomies currently in use at Airgas, with an eye to refinement, alignment and consolidation resulting in suggested improvements

* Support content modelling and taxonomy development processes and outcomes

* Support the taxonomy governance framework across multiple business units and diverse stakeholders

* Contribute to product roadmaps for taxonomy services in line with a broader content ecosystem strategy

* Educate stakeholders on taxonomy processes, workflows, and implementation frameworks

* Maintain a user oriented point of view with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

* Ability to communicate effectively with business partners and leaders across levels, functions and cultures, positively influencing the advancement of eCommerce

* Solid ability to independently analyze and solve complex problems involving data quality issues and business rule conflicts

* Strong business acumen; ability to create a business case for strategic investments that support data management

* Strong digital and Ecommerce acumen

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications or related field required.

* Experience in using SQL and Python

* Familiarity with taxonomy, thesauri and ontology standards and best practices (e.g. ANSI/NISO Z.39.19, ISO 25964, OWL, RDF and SKOS)

* Understanding of the principles of linked data and SPARQL

* Understanding of metadata types, standards and best practices

* Experience in the design and collection of taxonomy requirements, including the use of interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, business process outcome modeling, and task and workflow analysis

* Knowledge of the principles and best practices for content modelling

* Experience with taxonomy management software such as PoolParty or Synaptica highly desirable

* Experience working cross functionally with in-house teams and offshore partners and in presenting to small groups

* Very organized and focused on detail

* Experience working in a PIM tool preferred

* Proficiency with UML and/or information modeling software like LucidChart or Visio

* Data focused but can talk about data in terms that non-data people will understand

Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more!

What's Next:

If you are excited about thriving in a collaborative and challenging work environment, then please apply with your resume. For further information about Airgas, please visit www.airgas.com