Product Information Specialist

Congo Brands:

Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors.

Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and many more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World's most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more within in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World's most noted consumer product brand companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand's goal is to be the go-to 'Better for You Brand' for everything from nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more.

The Role:

As a Product Information Specialist at our company supplying Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) products, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and comprehensive product information enrichment and communication. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around collaborating with different departments to capture, validate, and communicate relevant product information throughout its development and distribution process. This information will serve as a critical foundation for our products' successful introduction and marketing in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Information Enrichment: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, quality assurance, and supply chain, to gather all essential details about new and existing products. Ensure that product data is comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date.

2. GTIN/Barcode Creation: Facilitate the generation of Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN) and barcodes for new products in compliance with industry standards and regulations. This involves working with external agencies and our internal teams to ensure proper identification and tracking of products.

3. Product Content Syndication: Manage the distribution and dissemination of enriched product information across various platforms, channels, and retailers. Coordinate with data syndication partners to ensure consistency and timely updates of product data.

4. Sample Submission Support: Assist in the coordination of product sample submissions to relevant stakeholders, such as retailers, distributors, and regulatory bodies. Track and manage sample requests to ensure prompt delivery and adherence to sample submission guidelines.

5. Customer Product Setup Support: Collaborate closely with the customer support and sales teams to facilitate seamless onboarding and setup of new products for our customers. Provide necessary product data and support their integration into their systems.

6. Data Quality Assurance: Conduct regular audits of product information to identify and rectify discrepancies, errors, or missing data. Implement quality control measures to ensure consistent and accurate product information across all platforms.

7. Compliance and Regulations: Stay informed about industry standards, regulations, and guidelines related to product information and data management. Ensure that our product information practices align with these requirements.

8. Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of product information management. Proactively seek feedback from internal teams and customers to refine data enrichment processes.

Requirements:• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.• Strong understanding of FMCG products and the complexities of product data management.• 1-3 years of relevant industry experience.• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for product information and GTIN/barcode creation.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.• Attention to detail and a keen eye for data accuracy.• Proficient in using data management tools, spreadsheets, and content syndication platforms.• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive Salary

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, HSA / FSA / Dependent Care FSA

3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays

6 weeks paid parental leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Monthly cell phone stipend

Free product

AND MUCH MORE!