Assistant Manager Data & Systems

About the role

The Assistant Manager, Systems Excellence: Product Master Data & Vendor Enablement serves as the single point of accountability for product lifecycle data integrity, article creation and maintenance, vendor onboarding, clearance execution, seasonal readiness, and third-party vendor enablement across North America. The role drives operational excellence through cross-system governance, process ownership, and end-to-end coordination across merchandising, planning, supply chain, digital commerce, and external vendor partners. This position ensures accurate and timely product setup, accelerates speed-to-market, reduces operational risk, and establishes scalable support models that enable future business and vendor growth.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product master data readiness and governance across NAC, M3, SAP, MRM, AFS, DTC platforms, and future vendor solutions.
• Serve as the primary owner for article lifecycle management including creation, maintenance, updates, validations, and data quality controls.
• Lead vendor onboarding, enablement, and operational support for third-party partners including LT, Agron, Golf, and future vendor platforms.
• Manage and execute clearance-related processes, C-Grade setup activities, and related compliance requirements.
• Drive seasonal readiness activities to ensure product availability, launch execution, and cross-functional alignment across key milestones.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data integrity issues across systems before they impact launches, inventory disposition, or customer experience.
• Coordinate pricing, cost, product attribute, and vendor-request updates while ensuring alignment across interconnected systems.
• Develop scalable operating procedures, governance frameworks, and process documentation supporting future vendor growth.
• Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Planning, IT, and external vendors to continuously improve business processes and system adoption.
• Analyze operational performance metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Skills

• Strong understanding of product master data, merchandising systems, and article lifecycle management.
• Experience managing cross-functional processes spanning systems, vendors, and business operations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ERP, merchandising, and product information management platforms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Experience creating scalable processes, governance models, and operational controls.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with merchandising operations, product data management, systems administration, vendor enablement, or related business processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional