NOV is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Global Catalog Specialist to support the creation, governance, and ongoing maintenance of our global product catalog. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of product data across enterprise systems, including Omega and Glovia. The Global Catalog Specialist plays an essential role in supporting NOV’s commercial excellence initiatives by standardizing global catalog data, managing list pricing structures, and aligning catalog information with pricing and margin requirements across product lines.
Responsibilities- Create, maintain, and update global item records within Omega and Glovia in accordance with NOV data standards.
- Set up and update catalog item attributes, categorizations, and product hierarchies.
- Manage Inter-Plant Code (IPC) consolidations to optimize catalog structure and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain and review global list prices to support competitive alignment and internal margin objectives.
- Support cost, price, and margin evaluation activities as part of margin review processes.
- Collaborate with product line, finance, supply chain, and commercial teams to implement pricing updates and ensure consistent global deployment.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for catalog management processes and ERP system functionality.
- Conduct routine data audits to identify inconsistencies and ensure accurate, reliable product information.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance catalog workflows and data governance.
- Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on catalog processes and system best practices.
- Manage item lifecycle statuses—including obsolete and superseded designations—while minimizing disruption to open orders and operational planning.
- Ensure proper transition and documentation of lifecycle changes across all relevant systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Management, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 2+ years of experience in product data management, catalog management, pricing administration, or master data governance.
- Experience working in ERP environments (Omega, Glovia, SAP, Oracle, or similar) with strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage large data sets and maintain high accuracy.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, evaluate pricing impacts, and support margin initiatives.
- Effective communicator with experience supporting cross-functional teams in a global environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on process discipline and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and take ownership of responsibilities.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (bi-weekly).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
Skills Required
- High school education with 5 or more years of procurement experience
- Associate degree or three-year diploma in a related field with 3-5 years of procurement experience
- Four-year engineering degree with 1-2 years of procurement experience
- Experience with contract negotiations and procurement processes in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to evaluate vendor capabilities
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of supply chain fundamentals
- Data visualization skills
NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.
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What We Do
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
