General Responsibilities/Job Summary

The Product Information/Catalog Manager leads various projects within the Product Information/Catalog Department. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, customer and franchisee support, automotive application research and development, catalog information research, vehicle database maintenance and print/ electronic catalog production. This position is also responsible for performing various administrative tasks which support Product Management.

Major Specific Job Responsibilities

A successful candidate has:

• Very strong automotive parts and make / model knowledge
• Familiarity with vehicle platforms and platform sharing
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail is a must
• Familiar with the Auto Care Association ACES standards
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint required
• Experience in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign preferred

Content and Database Management

• Maintain comprehensive automotive application data
• Maintain and map to latest ACA ACES tables
• Contact suppliers / vendors as necessary for updated application information
• Build product specific application files via supplier provided ACES XML data
• Review and update product images, both in-house and supplier provided
• Review and reconcile new data and new part numbers, both in-house and supplier provided

Catalog Management

• Build and update content for our Online and Mobile catalogs
• Support Heavy Duty and International cataloging initiatives
• Provide data files to support our PIO inventory management tool
• Generate and provide ACES XML data files for our Electronic Catalog (POS) partners
• Print catalogs developed annually and bi-annually depending upon demand
• Assist in the pre-order, proofing and final review of print catalog productions

Supportive Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to Product Management and other departments as needed
• Aid in product line management and line review as necessary
• Lead training sessions for users within the Mighty System (three to four times a year)
• Attend in-house and industry related meetings and events (some travel required)
• Plan and review annual department budget
• Handle phone inquiries regarding vehicle applications
• Check and respond to online requests and email inquiries as necessary

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be all-inclusive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and assign other duties as necessary."

Educational Requirements

• Highschool degree or GED 
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in an office environment
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record to be insured to drive for the Company