The Role
Develops and maintains product taxonomy navigation for a global electronics catalog. Reviews industry, competitor, supplier, website metric, and customer behavior data to optimize product hierarchies. Establishes taxonomy procedures, evaluates product placement, and supports data integrity and quality-rule development. Collaborates with product operations, search, analytics, syndication, and management stakeholders to ensure accurate, relevant product data worldwide.
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ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop and maintain Taxonomy Navigation paths to organize our extensive product selection for customers.
- Independently manage the taxonomies in collaboration with Director Product Operations, Director Search Excellence and VP Web Experience. Make recommendations to management of changes. Establish regular interval meetings to discuss taxonomy changes with key stakeholders.
- Monitor the electronics industry for new technologies. Review competitor and supplier websites on a regular basis to stay apprised of changes. Analyze new supplier offerings for best fit of their product within our taxonomy.
- Analyze website metrics and customer behavior to make intelligent decisions on optimizing our taxonomy navigation hierarchy in collaboration with Director of Search Marketing and the Architect of Analytics and Syndication.
- Creates procedures and guidelines to ensure the taxonomy hierarchies are relevant to the product and/ or technology.
- Participate in the suggestion of data integrity rules and establish procedures and processes to maintain data quality. Analyze our data to determine what data quality rules need to created. Assist with the creation and testing of the data quality rules in collaboration with the Product Data Analyst Manager. Monitor the website to ensure the data quality rules are working as intended.
- Ensures data is relevant for users that are sourcing products, in all regions worldwide while supporting and participating in the company total quality process.
- Detailed and thorough in work habits with multi-tasking ability. Analyzes impact of decisions before execution. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication and telephone etiquette. Able to communicate with people at all levels. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with business associates and groups inside and outside the organization.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude toward self and others. Ability to set and track goals
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%); Excel (80%)
- Experience using Product Information Management (PIM) Systems
- Experience in reading and using Technical Data Sheets and Product Guides.
- Knowledge of suppliers and product.
- Exhibits strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, organizational and teaching skills.
- Ability and/or experience to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
- Ability and/or experience to write reports, business correspondence, articles and presentations.
- PC experience in a Microsoft Windows environment, proficient with internet e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and other software.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and good driving record.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Degree from four-year College or University in Electrical Engineering and/or an approved field.
- Five to Seven years of experience in taxonomy development or equivalent combination of education and experience
COMPETENCIES
Decisive Judgment
Delivering Results
Customer Focus
Planning & Organizing
Interpersonal
Integrity*
Championing Change
Continuous Improvement
Resilience
Teamwork & Collaboration
Accountable
Functional Acumen*
Decisive Judgment
Delivering Results
Customer Focus
Planning & Organizing
Interpersonal
Integrity*
Championing Change
Continuous Improvement
Resilience
Teamwork & Collaboration
Accountable
Functional Acumen*
About Us Mouser Electronics is an award-winning, global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components that ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its one million sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Mansfield, Texas. Mouser.com is an award-winning website that features more than 6.8 million products online from more than 1,200 leading manufacturers.
Mouser employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, a business casual dress environment, a state-of-the-art facility in which to work, and an experienced management team with vision and a passion for growth. Mouser has built upon 60 years of growth and success in the electronic components distribution industry and is a TTI, Inc./Berkshire Hathaway Company.
Mouser Electronics, a TTI, Inc. company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
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Skills Required
- Four-year college or university degree in Electrical Engineering or an approved related field
- Five to seven years of experience in taxonomy development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience using Product Information Management systems
- Experience reading and using technical data sheets and product guides
- Knowledge of suppliers and electronic products
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, email, and other software
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, organizational, and teaching skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, articles, and presentations
- Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and good driving record
Mouser Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials and public write-ups describe medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan choices alongside an Employee Assistance Program and company-paid disability. These fundamentals are frequently referenced as reliable pillars of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include paid holidays, vacation for salaried roles, PTO for hourly roles, bereavement leave, and FMLA. PTO is often highlighted as a notable positive in day-to-day experience.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On-site amenities such as a health clinic and a 24/7 fitness center provide convenient wellness support beyond core insurance. Wellness initiatives (e.g., digital condition-management programs) further enhance practical, everyday benefits.
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The Company
What We Do
Mouser Electronics is a worldwide leading authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components from over 1,100 manufacturer brands. We specialize in the rapid introduction of new products and technologies for design engineers and buyers. Our extensive product offering includes semiconductors, interconnects, passives, and electromechanical components. In 2007, Mouser became a part of the Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Today, Buffett's holdings include insurance and finance subsidiaries and a host of almost fifty businesses ranging from jewelry and furniture to manufactured homes. Mouser has a strong commitment to customer service. That’s why we’ve won awards for our legendary worldwide customer service excellence. We understand the value of having a knowledgeable person there to answer your questions quickly. Mouser is redefining customer-focused distribution. For more information, visit www.mouser.com To learn about careers at Mouser, visit careers.mouser.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mouserelectronics Twitter: www.twitter.com/mouserelec Instagram: www.instagram.com/mouserelec YouTube: www.youtube.com/mouserelec
