Manager - Product Data

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Glenview, IL, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
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The Role
Lead end-to-end new product introduction and onboarding for assigned categories. Define intake, requirements, and handoffs; enforce product data standards and governance; remove onboarding bottlenecks; align launches with assortment strategy; partner cross-functionally with Category Management, Supplier Management, MDM, Pricing, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Digital teams; may oversee onboarding staff and supplier relationships.
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As a Manager - Product Data, you will be responsible for implementing the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of new product introduction and product onboarding processes across assigned product categories. You will be accountable for ensuring efficient, scalable onboarding of products, enabling high-quality product data, and supporting strong sales performance, margin expansion, and a best-in-class digital product discovery experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Owns and drives the end-to-end new product introduction (NPI) and onboarding intake process for assigned product categories, ensuring clear prioritization, requirements definition, and timely progression of new products into onboarding workflows
  • Leads product onboarding initiation activities, including intake, identification of required product information, and alignment on data needs to support validation and enrichment by downstream teams
  • Partners cross-functionally (Category Management, Supplier Management, Master Data Management,
  • Pricing, Inventory, and Digital teams) to ensure all required inputs, dependencies, and handoffs are clearly defined and executed
  • Ensures adherence to established product data standards and onboarding workflows, driving consistency, quality, and compliance across all new product introductions
  • Identifies gaps in onboarding inputs and requirements early in the process, proactively collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues that could delay product activation
  • Monitors onboarding pipeline progress and intake quality, helping to remove bottlenecks and improve speed-to-market for new products
  • Aligns new product introduction priorities with overall assortment strategy, ensuring new products support category growth, customer demand, and financial objectives
  • Partners Digital teams to support launch readiness, ensuring newly onboarded products are positioned for activation and visibility
  • Communicates priorities, progress, and onboarding status across stakeholders, driving alignment, accountability, and execution against business objectives
  • May oversee one or more product assortment or onboarding professionals
  • Forms business relationships with key stakeholders, including Wesco’s  suppliers and partner teams

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree - Marketing, Sales, IT or related field required; Masters Degree preferred
  • 5 years of experience in product onboarding, new product introduction (NPI), product data management, or product assortment roles
  • 5 years managing end-to-end product lifecycle processes, including intake, onboarding, and launch execution
  • Strong understanding of NPI processes, onboarding workflows, and product data requirements within a complex distribution or multi-channel environment
  • Proven ability to prioritize intake, define requirements, and drive execution across multiple product categories
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional execution with Category Management, Supplier Management, MDM, Pricing, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Digital teams
  • Ability to define and manage processes, dependencies, and handoffs to ensure timely and accurate product activation
  • Experience with product data governance, standards, and quality controls to ensure consistency and compliance
  • Strong ability to identify gaps, resolve issues proactively, and mitigate onboarding delays
  • Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills with a track record of driving alignment and accountability across stakeholders
  • Analytical and results-oriented mindset with experience improving pipeline performance, speed-to-market, and business outcomes through data-driven decisions
  • Ability to travel 0% - 25%

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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
About the TeamAt Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.  ​

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!​

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. 

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree - Marketing, Sales, IT or related field
  • Master's Degree
  • 5 years of experience in product onboarding, new product introduction (NPI), product data management, or product assortment roles
  • 5 years managing end-to-end product lifecycle processes, including intake, onboarding, and launch execution
  • Strong understanding of NPI processes, onboarding workflows, and product data requirements within a complex distribution or multi-channel environment
  • Proven ability to prioritize intake, define requirements, and drive execution across multiple product categories
  • Experience leading cross-functional execution with Category Management, Supplier Management, MDM, Pricing, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Digital teams
  • Ability to define and manage processes, dependencies, and handoffs to ensure timely and accurate product activation
  • Experience with product data governance, standards, and quality controls
  • Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
  • Analytical and results-oriented mindset with experience improving pipeline performance and speed-to-market through data-driven decisions
  • Ability to travel 0% - 25%

WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
  • Flexible Benefits Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.

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Pittsburgh, PA
10,264 Employees

What We Do

At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.

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