Shopify Backend Manager at VirtuHire

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Shopify Admin, Product Information Management, SKU Consolidation, Data Clean-Up, Catalog Accuracy, Product Data Integrity, PIM Platforms, CSV Uploads, Google Sheets, Excel, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Data Management, Product Optimization, E-commerce

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Our client is looking for a highly detail-oriented Shopify Admin with strong Product Information Management (PIM) experience to support their e-commerce operations. This role will focus on SKU consolidation, product data clean-up, and ongoing catalog accuracy across Shopify and connected systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing large product catalogs, maintaining data integrity, and optimizing product information for accuracy, clarity, and consistency. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the product catalog within Shopify and the PIM system. Consolidate SKUs, eliminate duplicates, and ensure consistent product data structure. Audit, clean, and standardize product titles, descriptions, images, tags, and metadata. Map product variants properly and ensure accurate association of attributes and options. Monitor and correct category structures, collections, and product taxonomy. Coordinate with internal teams (merchandising, operations, marketing) to validate product information. Support bulk imports, exports, and updates via CSV or PIM tools. Identify data gaps or inconsistencies and implement corrective solutions. Ensure product data adheres to internal standards and industry best practices. Assist with optimizing products for search, filtering, and customer experience. Proven experience as a Shopify Admin, Product Data Specialist, or E-commerce Catalog Manager. Hands-on experience with PIM platforms (e.g., Akeneo, Plytix, Salsify, Syndigo, inRiver, or similar). Strong understanding of SKU structures, product variants, and data relationships. Advanced proficiency with CSV uploads, bulk editing, Google Sheets/Excel. Excellent attention to detail and ability to detect data inconsistencies. Experience managing large, complex product catalogs. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple data tasks.

Responsibilities

The Shopify Backend Manager will manage and maintain the product catalog within Shopify and the PIM system, focusing on SKU consolidation and product data accuracy. They will coordinate with internal teams to validate product information and support bulk imports and updates.