Catalog Specialist - Digital

About Us:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports and international brands like Nike Columbia Timberland Vans and The North Face.

About the role:

The Catalog Specialist - Digital is responsible for managing the end-to-end catalog process from article creation and data enrichment to coordinating pricing uploads and marketplace readiness. They will work cross-functionally with the Buying Merchandising Supply Chain Studio and Content teams to ensure all product information is complete accurate and delivered on time for a seamless customer experience across both owned platforms and marketplaces. Attention to detail operational ownership and strong coordination skills are key to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

1.Product Information Management:

- Work closely with the Buying and Merchandising teams to collect and validate all essential data required for onboarding new products including style codes seasonality launch dates and product hierarchies.

- Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to track inbound shipments and ensure launch calendars reflect the most current information on product availability.

- Maintain and regularly update internal product trackers to provide full visibility on upcoming launches flagging any gaps or risks in data or timelines.

2. Article Listing & Product Launch Management:

- Manage the end-to-end article creation process ensuring all necessary details are captured correctly

- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the timely launch of products on the e-commerce platform

3. Price and Stock Alignment:

- Ensure price and inventory is updated in sync with Retails pricing strategy

- Cross-check price consistency across own e-commerce platform and partner channels

4. Marketplace Catalog Management:

- Adapt and maintain product catalogs as per the specific requirements of key marketplace platforms (e.g. Lazada Shopee Zalora etc.).

- Collaborate with internal teams to enhance product discoverability and customer experience across marketplaces.

- Perform regular audits to maintain catalog hygiene accuracy and completeness.

In order to succeed in the role you should ideally have:

• A bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field; certifications in E-commerce Data Management or ERP systems (e.g. SAP Akeneo) are a plus.
• 23 years of hands-on experience in catalog management product onboarding or e-commerce operations ideally in sportswear fashion or consumer goods.
• Proven experience with Product Information Management (PIM) systems such as Akeneo or Magento and ERP tools like SAP/S4 for pricing updates and product data governance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP advanced formulas) PowerPoint and tools such as Tableau for data reporting and dashboard creation.
• Familiarity with e-commerce CMS platforms especially Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) and basic understanding of SEO and digital merchandising best practices.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams including Buying Planning Studio Content and Supply Chain to manage the end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Exposure to Southeast Asias e-commerce landscape and marketplaces like Amazon Lazada Shopee or Noon.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication collaboration and presentation skills across departments and geographies.
• Professional certifications such as Salesforce Certified Administrator Akeneo PIM Certification Magento Certified Professional or SAP Certified Application Associate (S/4HANA) are advantageous.