Merchandising and PIM Lead at Ppg in Pittsburgh, PA | Kablio

Role

Description

pim management

data integrity

content syndication

digital asset management

taxonomy development

customer support

Respond to customer reviews and assisting in customer experience activities related to ecommerce and digital sales tools.
Operate with a high level of autonomy to meet the marketing communications team's goals of progressing the PIM database and better positioning our online product offering.
Utilize Excel, PIM systems (Inriver, Kontainer, Informatica, and similar), ecommerce, and maintain a understanding of the industrial coatings business and data integrity standards.
Oversee the syndication of product-related content to web, mobile apps and eCommerce platforms, ensuring seamless and consistent content distribution.
Maintain digital assets within the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, including images, videos, technical data sheets, and color swatches.
Act a PIM subject matter expert and coordinate with the Data Unity product leader to ensure product listing accuracy and maintenance.
Enforce data integrity and compliance with established data standards within the PIM system.
Develop and maintain new data taxonomies (fields) within Informatica/PIM to support evolving business needs.
Collaborate with technical product management, Science & Technology (S&T), Color and Marketing teams to gather, update and validate product information.
Perform light editing and refinement of data assets as needed, such as resizing images, changing file formats, and merging data.
Collaborate with PIM product owners to ensure that the system's features and functionalities effectively support business operations and ecommerce requirements.
Support PIM implementation project rollout and ongoing by collecting and maintaining product information for the industrial coating's product portfolio, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Assist eCommerce, Marketing, Sales teams with requests for product data.

Requirements

ba/bs

5+ years

excel

ecommerce

communication

BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or similar.
5+ years' of relevant and recent experience.
Strong Excel skills to update spreadsheets, databases, and records.
Experience with eCommerce, managing SKUs and related digital documentation.
Strong experience communicating and coordinating with partners and internal/external customers.

Benefits

Limited travel

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A global leader in coatings and specialty materials.
A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide.
Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods.
Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services.
Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets.
Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction.
Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions.
Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years.
Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Culture + Values

Operate safe and healthful workplaces by trusting and rewarding employees.
Cultivate a sense of belonging and harness diversity to drive innovation.
Conduct business ethically and compliantly.
Minimize environmental impact through operations.
Deliver innovative products and solutions to maximize customer asset performance.
Create mutual value through partnerships with suppliers and customers.
Deliver positive change in the communities where operations occur.
Partner with customers to create mutual value.
Unite as a global team to represent 'One PPG'.
Trust employees daily in every aspect of work.
Strive for continuous improvement to achieve better outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
Committed to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
6% reduction in scope 3 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
18% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites in water-stressed areas in 2024
98% of key suppliers assessed against sustainability and social responsibility criteria in 2024
Completed on-site solar installation in Caivano, Italy reducing ~390 metric tons CO₂ annually
Joined Make it Zero initiative in April 2025 to reduce scope 3 emissions in DIY sector

Inclusion & Diversity

DE&I learning journeys launched globally for all employees and leaders since 2020
Over 24,000 participants attended ERN events and DE&I learning experiences in 2023
Increased non-frontline U.S. headcount since 2021: Black +42%, Latino +44%, Asian +26%
35 DE&I Listen & Learn sessions held in 2023 with more than 2,100 employees participating

Articles

Careers at PPG

Innovation at PPG

PPG Sustainability

Role

Description

pim management

data integrity

content syndication

digital asset management

taxonomy development

customer support

Respond to customer reviews and assisting in customer experience activities related to ecommerce and digital sales tools.
Operate with a high level of autonomy to meet the marketing communications team's goals of progressing the PIM database and better positioning our online product offering.
Utilize Excel, PIM systems (Inriver, Kontainer, Informatica, and similar), ecommerce, and maintain a understanding of the industrial coatings business and data integrity standards.
Oversee the syndication of product-related content to web, mobile apps and eCommerce platforms, ensuring seamless and consistent content distribution.
Maintain digital assets within the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, including images, videos, technical data sheets, and color swatches.
Act a PIM subject matter expert and coordinate with the Data Unity product leader to ensure product listing accuracy and maintenance.
Enforce data integrity and compliance with established data standards within the PIM system.
Develop and maintain new data taxonomies (fields) within Informatica/PIM to support evolving business needs.
Collaborate with technical product management, Science & Technology (S&T), Color and Marketing teams to gather, update and validate product information.
Perform light editing and refinement of data assets as needed, such as resizing images, changing file formats, and merging data.
Collaborate with PIM product owners to ensure that the system's features and functionalities effectively support business operations and ecommerce requirements.
Support PIM implementation project rollout and ongoing by collecting and maintaining product information for the industrial coating's product portfolio, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Assist eCommerce, Marketing, Sales teams with requests for product data.

Requirements

ba/bs

5+ years

excel

ecommerce

communication

BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or similar.
5+ years' of relevant and recent experience.
Strong Excel skills to update spreadsheets, databases, and records.
Experience with eCommerce, managing SKUs and related digital documentation.
Strong experience communicating and coordinating with partners and internal/external customers.

Benefits

Limited travel

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A global leader in coatings and specialty materials.
A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide.
Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods.
Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services.
Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets.
Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction.
Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions.
Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years.
Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Culture + Values

Operate safe and healthful workplaces by trusting and rewarding employees.
Cultivate a sense of belonging and harness diversity to drive innovation.
Conduct business ethically and compliantly.
Minimize environmental impact through operations.
Deliver innovative products and solutions to maximize customer asset performance.
Create mutual value through partnerships with suppliers and customers.
Deliver positive change in the communities where operations occur.
Partner with customers to create mutual value.
Unite as a global team to represent 'One PPG'.
Trust employees daily in every aspect of work.
Strive for continuous improvement to achieve better outcomes.

Environment + Sustainability

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
Committed to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
6% reduction in scope 3 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
18% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites in water-stressed areas in 2024
98% of key suppliers assessed against sustainability and social responsibility criteria in 2024
Completed on-site solar installation in Caivano, Italy reducing ~390 metric tons CO₂ annually
Joined Make it Zero initiative in April 2025 to reduce scope 3 emissions in DIY sector

Inclusion & Diversity

DE&I learning journeys launched globally for all employees and leaders since 2020
Over 24,000 participants attended ERN events and DE&I learning experiences in 2023
Increased non-frontline U.S. headcount since 2021: Black +42%, Latino +44%, Asian +26%
35 DE&I Listen & Learn sessions held in 2023 with more than 2,100 employees participating

Articles

Careers at PPG

Innovation at PPG

PPG Sustainability

Merchandising and PIM Lead

Ppg

Merchandising and PIM Lead

Ppg

Description

pim management

data integrity

content syndication

digital asset management

taxonomy development

customer support

Requirements

ba/bs

5+ years

excel

ecommerce

communication

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

pim management

data integrity

content syndication

digital asset management

taxonomy development

customer support

Requirements

ba/bs

5+ years

excel

ecommerce

communication

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Founded in 1883

Historical Milestone

This reflects the company's long-standing presence and contributions to the industry over more than a century.

50% by 2030

GHG Emissions Reduction Target

Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions validated by SBTi.

30% by 2030

Scope 3 GHG Emissions Target

Target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions validated by SBTi.

48%

Process Waste Management

Percentage of process waste reused, recycled, or recovered in 2024.

Over 8,600 members

Employee Networks Growth

Eight Employee Resource Networks expanded to over 8,600 members across more than 60 countries in 2023.

32% Female Representation

Global Workforce Diversity

In 2023, 32% of non-frontline, global female professionals were represented in the workforce.

42% Participation Goal

Program Growth

The company aims for 42% global participation in Employee Resource Networks and DE&I programs by 2025.

9,809 Trained

DE&I Training

Since 2020, 9,809 people managers and employees have participated in allyship, inclusion, and DE&I hiring training.

41%

Sustainably Advantaged Products

Percentage of sales from sustainably advantaged products in 2024.