Sr Product File Specialist (Virtual-5, US)
Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.
SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.
The Senior Product File Specialist is a key member of Sonepar ’s Product Data Management organization, reporting directly to the Regional Product File Manager. This role is responsible for driving the accuracy, integrity, governance, and consistency of product master data across assigned Sonepar Operating Companies (OpCos). The position oversees the maintenance of product attributes, supplier-published pricing updates, product classifications, and item-level data within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to ensure reliable, high-quality product information across the organization.
As a subject matter expert in product data management, the Senior Product File Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining alignment between internal product records and supplier/manufacturer data sources, including direct manufacturer feeds and third-party content providers such as IDEA/IDW, Trade Service, and Distributor Data Services (DDS). The position also serves as a technical resource and mentor to Product File Specialists while partnering closely with Sonepar ’s Master Data Management (MDM), Purchasing, Pricing, Supply Chain, and Digital Commerce teams to support operational excellence, digital transformation, and enterprise data governance initiatives.
Location: Virtual, This role supports teams operating in the Pacific Time Zone and therefore requires regular work during Pacific Time business hours.
Key Responsibilities
Product Data Management
Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of product master data across ERP platforms and related business systems.
Analyze, manage, and optimize product records, including attributes, specifications, pricing, supplier information, and product classifications.
Collaborate with Operating Company Purchasing and Pricing teams to ensure timely and accurate product information that supports sales growth, procurement effectiveness, inventory optimization, and digital commerce initiatives.
Conduct ongoing data quality audits and proactively identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies to maintain the highest levels of data integrity.
Support product lifecycle activities, including new product introductions, supplier changes, pricing updates, and product maintenance initiatives.
Data Synchronization & Process Management
Execute and monitor product data synchronization processes established by the Regional Product File Manager.
Ensure ERP product records remain aligned with supplier and manufacturer content managed through Sonepar ’s Master Data Management (MDM) organization.
Support enterprise data governance, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance data quality, consistency, and operational efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and best-practice adoption across operating companies.
Technical Leadership & Team Development
Serve as a subject matter expert for product data management processes, ERP systems, product classifications, and data governance standards.
Provide coaching, training, and technical guidan