Service Parts Catalog Specialist

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is seeking a technically sharp, detail-obsessed Service Parts Catalog Specialist who thrives in a structured workflow and takes pride in data accuracy.  You are someone who understands automotive systems from the ground up and knows that a part doesn't make it to a customer's hands until the data behind it is right.  You receive handoffs from service parts engineering and make them count — populating attributes precisely, applying AutoCare PIES naming standards autonomously, and controlling exactly when parts enter or exit the online catalog.  You are the last line of quality before a part goes live, and you take that responsibility seriously.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Parts Attribution & PIM System Management

• Receive service part handoffs from engineering and execute final attribution and implementation.
• Audit part records for completeness and accuracy against attribution standards before any catalog action is taken.
• Identify and resolve data gaps, conflicts, or outdated attribute information in existing records.

PIES Standards & Naming Conventions 

• Apply AutoCare Association PIES standards to all service part records independently, including all required segment data elements such as PartNumber, BrandAAIAID, HazardousMaterialCode, and QuantityPerApplication.
• Make autonomous naming convention decisions for incoming parts based on category, function, and OEM specification — in full alignment with PIES requirements.
• Maintain and evolve internal naming convention documentation; partner with e-commerce teams to balance PIES compliance with catalog discoverability.
• Stay current with AutoCare Association standards updates and implement changes to internal workflows proactively.

Catalog Publication Gating & Lifecycle Execution

• Serve as the gatekeeper controlling when service parts are published to or suppressed from the online catalog, evaluating each part against:
  • Stock disposition and inventory availability.
  • Obsolescence status and supersession chains.
  • Interchangeability and cross-reference validity.
  • Attribute completeness thresholds.
• Execute formal catalog part release, update, and removal workflows with correct timing and a complete audit trail.
• Manage obsolete, superseded, and interchangeable part records to ensure customers are always directed to the correct service solution.
• Monitor catalog health metrics — listing completeness, suppression rates, time-to-publish — and report status on a defined cadence.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• A degree in Automotive Technology, Business, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, but not required.  Equivalent technical training or relevant experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive parts data management, catalog operations, or a closely related field within an OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or large distributor environment.
• Deep, working knowledge of automotive systems and components across a broad range of platforms — powertrain, chassis, electrical, HVAC, body, and accessory systems — sufficient to make parts identification and naming decisions without engineering oversight.
• Direct experience with AutoCare Association PIES standards; ability to independently interpret and apply standard requirements, including all required data segment elements.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a PIM system (Akeneo, Salsify, Informatica, Stibo STEP, or comparable platform).
• Proven experience managing parts lifecycle data — obsolescence, supersession, and interchange relationships — and making sound, autonomous decisions about catalog readiness.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or comparable data tools for bulk data validation, manipulation, and reporting.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to clean, accurate, and well-structured data.
• Strong written communication skills; able to document naming decisions, standards, and workflows with precision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, service, supply chain, and customer support.
• Highly adaptable, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

SALARY RANGE

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Annual Base Pay Range:  $79,386 to $140,840 USD

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.