Catalog Manager

Catalogue Manager – Building Materials

Department: Ecommerce Product Cataloguing

Reports to: Category Manager

Key Responsibilities

Catalogue Creation & Maintenance

• Create, upload, and maintain product listings (SKUs) with accurate titles, descriptions, specifications, images, and pricing
• Ensure catalogue data is standardized across categories (units of measure, pack sizes, brand names, technical specs like grade, thickness, load rating, etc.)
• Manage bulk uploads/updates via Excel/CSV templates and catalogue management tools/PIM systems

Data Quality & Taxonomy

• Define and maintain category structure, attributes, and filters (e.g., material type, size, brand, finish, application) to improve searchability
• Conduct regular audits to fix duplicate, incomplete, or mismatched listings
• Standardize technical specifications in line with industry standards (IS codes, ASTM, etc. where applicable)

Vendor & Cross-functional Coordination

• Work with vendors/suppliers to collect accurate product data, images, and certifications
• Coordinate with the sourcing/procurement team on new product onboarding timelines
• Liaise with marketing for SEO-friendly titles/descriptions and with tech/IT for catalogue tool issues

Pricing & Inventory Alignment

• Ensure pricing, MRP, discounts, and stock availability are correctly reflected and updated in real time
• Coordinate with warehouse/inventory teams to flag stock discrepancies

Performance & Optimization

• Monitor catalogue health metrics (content completeness, image quality, listing errors, search visibility)
• Use customer search/behaviour data to identify content gaps and improve product discoverability

Compliance

• Ensure product listings comply with legal/statutory requirements (e.g., BIS certification, safety labelling, warranty info) relevant to building materials

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical preferred), Business, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in catalogue/content management, preferably in e-commerce or building materials/construction industry
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Working knowledge of building material specifications and industry terminology is a strong plus
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Basic understanding of SEO principles for e-commerce listings
• Strong cross-functional coordination and vendor management skills