Job Description
No Fresher Will Be Preferred
HIRING
We are looking for Senior Ecommerce Merchandiser Kibo as an Employee for our IT Company
Location - Remote
Experience - 4+ years
Budget - As per market standards
Notice Period- Immediate Joiner
E-Commerce Retail Category & Taxonomy Specialist
SUMMARY:
The E-Commerce Retail Category & Taxonomy Specialist is responsible for structuring and managing the product taxonomy and category architecture across all digital retail verticals. This role ensures customers can intuitively browse and find products, enhancing the overall shopping experience and supporting business objectives. The specialist collaborates cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, IT, and content teams to maintain a scalable, accurate, and SEO-optimized taxonomy that drives conversion and supports omnichannel consistency.
REPORTS TO:
GSPANN Ecommerce Merchandising Lead
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data handling.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SQL or data tools.
Experience with Kibo Commerce is an Asset
Understanding of SEO principles and web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
ATTITUDE & CHARACTERISTICS:
Customer-focused and user-centric mindset.
Proactive and collaborative team player.
Passionate about digital retail and continuous improvement.
Adaptable and open to feedback.
Curious and committed to learning.
EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Information Management, Library Science, or a related field.
35 years of experience in e-commerce merchandising, taxonomy, or category management.
Experience working with large product catalogs and multi-vertical retail environments.
Familiarity with HTML and e-commerce platform administration is an asset.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:
Develop and maintain a comprehensive product taxonomy across all categories and verticals.
Optimize site navigation, filters, and search performance to improve product findability.
Ensure data governance and classification accuracy using PIM and CMS tools.
Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and IT teams to align taxonomy with business goals.
Support SEO initiatives by aligning taxonomy with keyword strategies.
Analyze user behavior and category performance to inform taxonomy refinements.
Conduct audits to identify misclassifications, orphaned products, or underperforming categories.
Create and maintain documentation and training materials for taxonomy standards.
Participate in testing and implementation of taxonomy updates on the e-commerce platform.
Benchmark taxonomy against industry best practices and competitors.
Support seasonal and promotional campaigns with temporary or event-based categories.
