Job Description
Job Summary:
The Merchandising Data Quality & Process Governance Analyst executes the tactical roadmap for data integrity and process excellence. This role focuses on the end-to-end SKU and vendor lifecycle, ensuring that merchandising workflows are followed and that the data powering product and supplier relationships is business-ready to drive operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Quality Management:
Perform daily audits and root-cause analysis for data defects in SKU and vendor master data; lead remediation efforts to ensure data health.
Vendor Content
Scorecarding
:
Own the development and distribution of vendor data health scorecards;
monitor
supplier compliance with data standards and provide support for seamless integration.
Process Governance:
Execute and
monitor
end-to-end workflows for SKU onboarding and vendor setup;
identify
friction points in the product lifecycle and suggest process improvements
.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):
Maintain
documentation for merchandising data processes, ensuring all SKU maintenance and vendor
setup
activities align with established governance policies.
Merchandising Partnership:
Act as a technical liaison for Merchandising teams to ensure data strategies and process workflows align with product lifecycle management.
KPI Reporting:
Track and report on process health and data quality metrics (KPIs) to provide actionable insights for senior leadership.
Qualifications
:
Foundational understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality, and Master Data Management (MDM) principles, specifically in a retail or supply chain context.
Ability to translate complex data issues into actionable business insights and perform detailed root-cause analysis.
Experience in governing workflows to maximize data accuracy and minimize operational friction.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to drive compliance and organizational change across cross-functional departments.
Certifications, Experience, and Education:
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2–4 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, or Process Management
; experience
in a retail or merchandising environment preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science
, Information Management, Business Administration; OR relevant work-related experience.
Location & Work Availability:
This position is
Hybrid (
4
days in office,
1
day remote)
,
based at our corporate headquarters in
Raleigh, North Carolina
.
Benefits Summary:
We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here:
https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits
Company Overview:
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
is
a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional
installer
and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance
operated
4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with
additional
locations in Canada, Puerto
Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands.
Additional
information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at
www.AdvanceAutoParts.com
.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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