Taxonomy Analyst (SKU & Product Data Focus)

Taxonomy Analyst (SKU & Product Data Focus) Overview We are building a Master Data team to support a scalable, searchable, and high‑quality digital experience across our website and distribution network. The Taxonomy Analyst will play a key role in designing, maintaining, and governing SKU‑level product taxonomy and classification, ensuring clean product content, accurate specifications, and strong search performance. This role will initially focus on SKU data supporting website build‑out and distribution center enablement, with future expansion into customer and supplier data domains. You will work closely with a Senior Taxonomy Manager, Experience Manager, and cross‑functional partners across eCommerce, Supply Chain, IT, and Category Management. Key Responsibilities • Build, maintain, and evolve product taxonomies and classification structures across 700+ categories • Support website product content including attributes, specs, bullets, and digital metadata to improve search and discoverability • Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across SKU data • Partner with business and technical teams to align taxonomy with evolving business needs • Support distribution center (DC) data needs as the organization transitions from Direct‑to‑Branch to field‑based DCs • Collaborate with third‑party taxonomy partners in the short term, with a long‑term goal of bringing ownership in‑house • Use PIM tools to manage and audit product data at scale • Assist in defining and enforcing data standards and best practices across teams Required Skills & Experience • Hands‑on experience working with product taxonomies, classification systems, or product information management (PIM) • Strong understanding of product content, attributes, and metadata in a digital or eCommerce environment • Experience supporting large category structures in retail, marketplace, or distribution environments • Ability to balance data governance with business flexibility • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Technical Skills • Working knowledge of SQL for data auditing and validation • Experience with PIM tools (Agility preferred; EnterWorks, Informatica, Stibo, or similar acceptable) • Comfortable working with structured product data at scale • Python experience is a plus Nice to Have • Experience supporting distribution centers (DCs) or supply chain data • Background in retail, eCommerce, or marketplace environments (eBay, Macy’s, etc.) • Experience working in mixed teams of contractors and full‑time employees Team & Environment • Part of a growing team (3–4 initially, scaling to 7–8 by year‑end) • Mix of contractors and FTEs • Reports into Taxonomy leadership; works closely with an Experience Manager • Does not require prior distribution industry experience Contract/Contract-to-Hire Roles: Compensation: $**40**/hr to $**55**/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.