Global Catalog Specialist
About the role
NOV is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Global Catalog Specialist to support the creation, governance, and ongoing maintenance of our global product catalog. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of product data across enterprise systems, including Omega and Glovia. The Global Catalog Specialist plays an essential role in supporting NOV’s commercial excellence initiatives by standardizing global catalog data, managing list pricing structures, and aligning catalog information with pricing and margin requirements across product lines.
- Create, maintain, and update global item records within Omega and Glovia in accordance with NOV data standards.
- Set up and update catalog item attributes, categorizations, and product hierarchies.
- Manage Inter-Plant Code (IPC) consolidations to optimize catalog structure and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain and review global list prices to support competitive alignment and internal margin objectives.
- Support cost, price, and margin evaluation activities as part of margin review processes.
- Collaborate with product line, finance, supply chain, and commercial teams to implement pricing updates and ensure consistent global deployment.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for catalog management processes and ERP system functionality.
- Conduct routine data audits to identify inconsistencies and ensure accurate, reliable product information.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance catalog workflows and data governance.
- Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on catalog processes and system best practices.
- Manage item lifecycle statuses—including obsolete and superseded designations—while minimizing disruption to open orders and operational planning.
- Ensure proper transition and documentation of lifecycle changes across all relevant systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Management, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 2+ years of experience in product data management, catalog management, pricing administration, or master data governance.
- Experience working in ERP environments (Omega, Glovia, SAP, Oracle, or similar) with strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage large data sets and maintain high accuracy.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, evaluate pricing impacts, and support margin initiatives.
- Effective communicator with experience supporting cross-functional teams in a global environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on process discipline and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and take ownership of responsibilities.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (bi-weekly).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.