# Shopify Backend Manager

> VirtuHire · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2025-12-11

**Workplace:** remote

## 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.

## Requirements

-   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.

## Apply

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