SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, currently operates under a family of distinct local brands encompassing more than 760 locations across 47 states. For more information, visit www.srsdistribution.com.

Location:

• This is a remote position (some travel may be required as needed). We will provide all equipment to do the necessary functionalities of the position.

What you’ll Do:

As a Senior Product Taxonomist, you will be responsible for optimizing, managing and evangelizing the organization of our product taxonomy, metadata schema, data governance, and value normalization within our Product Information Management System (PIM). The Senior Product Taxonomist will provide leadership to peers and partners in the development of the product taxonomy and schema, ensuring that our taxonomies serve the needs of multiple eCommerce customer portals and become the source of truth for product data across the enterprise.

• Optimize and manage PIM taxonomy and its metadata schema, ensuring consistent and accurate mapping of product data across multiple systems.

• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve taxonomy processes.

• Develop and enforce taxonomy governance policies and procedures.

• Lead initiatives to enhance the user experience through better data organization and retrieval.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure that the taxonomy aligns with business needs.

• Proactively identify data model gaps and take appropriate actions to resolve.

• Develop attributes and controlled value lists in accordance with best practices.

• Conduct regular audits and updates to maintain taxonomy relevance and accuracy.

• Develop and maintain documentation related to the taxonomy and ensure it is kept up to date.

• Provide expert guidance and training on taxonomy best practices to internal teams including Search, SEO, IT and Marketing.

• Provide mentorship to and support the growth of members of the product data operations team.

• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Requirements We Look For:

• 7+ years of experience in taxonomy development and management, preferably within a PIM environment.

• Proven track record of leading large-scale taxonomy projects and initiatives.

• Advanced knowledge of PIM systems, metadata management, and data governance.

• Proficiency in metadata modeling, ontology development, and semantic technologies.

• Master’s degree in library science or information management preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

• Detail-oriented professional with a passion for data management and product information.

• Passionate researcher of diverse product categories and desire to develop best-in-class data standards.

Qualities that Stir our Souls (and make you stand out):

• PIM experience desired (InRiver, Salsify, Infomatica, etc.)

• Ecommerce experience in a B2B or B2C environment desired.

• Strong leadership and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.

SRS Perks & Benefits:

• Weekly Pay

• Day One 401(k) Plan participation with Generous Company Match

• Generous Paid Time Off, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays…. and more

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Our Culture that Inspires You to Click and ‘Apply’: SRS Culture (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btoXeU7DmCc)

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 803.877.7232, or by email to:Application.Assistance@srsdistribution.comwith the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

All candidates for employment must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing (where applicable) and background verification before employment is finalized.

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Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney

7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veteran Friendly Employer. SRS Distribution believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.

• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts

• Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability

• Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered

• Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

  SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through acquisitions and the opening of multiple new locations since the February 2008 inception. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. The goal of SRS is to form the strongest national network of independent roofing and building product distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture where the corporate office works for the field and not the reverse. Make money, have fun and give back with us! Find out more at www.srsdistribution.com .

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

All candidates for employment must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing (where applicable) and background verification before employment is finalized.