Product Data Intern
Job Summary
As a Product Data Management Intern, you will build scalable data templates, mappings, and simple automation to keep our product catalogue accurate and appealing. You will work hands-on with PIM tools, spreadsheets, marketplace feeds, and our CMS to prepare listings that publish faster and read better. Success in this role means fewer listing errors, faster publish times, and measurable lifts in discoverability and conversion.
Responsibilities
- Manage and curate product master data, SKUs, and categories.
- Use PIM, CMS, and spreadsheets to import, export, and map data.
- Run basic SQL checks and spreadsheet formulas to validate data.
- Collaborate with buying, marketing, and operations to resolve data issues.
Required Skills
- Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, INDEX).
- Basic understanding of SQL, PIM, and CMS workflows.
- Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.
- Currently pursuing or completed a relevant degree.
Job Details
Responsibilities
Data Curation & Quality
- Keep the product master current by correcting titles, SKUs, categories, and attribute sets so listings are accurate and consistent.
- Standardise naming and taxonomy across the catalogue to reduce errors and improve search relevance.
- Enrich descriptions and metadata to make products easier for customers to find and understand.
- Perform regular quality checks on new and updated listings and resolve inconsistencies quickly.
Systems & Tools
- Use our PIM, CMS, and spreadsheets to import, export, and map product data so listings publish faster.
- Create and maintain templates and simple automations to cut manual work and speed up updates.
- Run basic SQL checks and spreadsheet formulas like VLOOKUP or INDEX to validate data joins and fixes.
- Manage image assets, tagging, and version control to keep visuals consistent across channels.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Work with buying, marketing, and operations to gather missing product details and prioritise fixes.
- Produce short listing health reports that highlight common errors and clear next steps.
- Document repeatable processes and contribute practical SOPs for the team to follow.
- Support ad hoc requests during peak periods to help the team meet publishing deadlines.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in Business, Information Technology, Data Science, Marketing, or a related field.
- No formal work experience required; previous internship or project work with product data is a plus.
- You are available to work during office hours and can commit to the internship period as agreed with the team.
- Comfortable working in a practical, close-knit environment and open to regular feedback and guidance.
Hard Skills & Knowledge
- Proficient with Excel and Google Sheets for sorting, VLOOKUP or INDEX matching, and basic formulas.
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Shopee, or Lazada is preferred but not mandatory.
- Basic understanding of PIM and CMS workflows and simple SQL queries will help you validate data changes.
- Experience handling image files, tagging, and version control for listings is advantageous.
Soft Skills & Qualities
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to repetitive tasks so data remains reliable.
- Clear written and verbal communication to liaise effectively with buying, marketing, and operations.
- A curious, problem-solving attitude and willingness to learn new tools and improve processes.
- You are organised and reliable, with the habit of documenting steps so others can follow them easily.