Part Content Retailer Liaison - Talascend : Job Details

Talascend is currently seeking a Part Content Retailer Liaison for a contract opportunity with a leading automotive manufacturer in Warren, MI Overview: The Service Parts Information & Cataloging team is responsible for creating, managing, and delivering world class part content to various online digital solutions.The Part Content Retailer Liaison plays a vital role in leading the collection of part content, ensuring accurate part setup for our national retail accounts. You will work cross functionally between the Service Parts Information & Cataloging and National ACDelco & Retail Account teams to drive forward part setup and general cataloging initiatives for both teams. Responsibilities: Monitor part readiness for setup based on specified/unique account needs and maintain regular communication with account teams. Proactively oversee the part setup process. Process part setup maintenance tasks as needed as the business changes. Collaborate cross-functionally to source and prioritize data effectively. Ensure timely alignment of monthly PIES (Product Information Exchange Standard) and ACES (Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard) deliverables with retailer requirements, uploading them as per the desired schedule. Utilize tools like PartSmart and Access databases to define project scopes for tasks such as part updates, new part setups, and monthly file maintenance. Collaborate with the Product Information Management (PIM) team to ensure national retail account specific fields are accurate in PartSmart. Conduct monthly touchpoint calls with internal and external retail account teams. Assist retailers in adapting to significant changes in GMs part content. Perform data audits from retailers, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Provide valuable support to the national retail account Operational Excellence (OpEx) efforts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cataloging. Develop and implement new processes, provide feedback, and work with others to ensure continuous improvement. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel. Experience with Power BI/Knime. Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with both internal and external teams. Strong organizational skills with proven track record of efficiently executing complex projects to completion at a high level of quality. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. Attention to detail and data accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Proven track record in partnering with external and internal stakeholders to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with data management and familiarity with Product Information Management (PIM) systems such as PartSmart. Highly encouraged to have knowledge of PIES (Product Information Exchange Standard) and ACES (Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard) standards. Familiarity with automotive retail accounts such as Amazon, Auto Zone, Advanced Auto, OReilly, and NAPA.#indWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.