Shopify Backend Manager
VirtuHire
Apply to this jobOur 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.
Summary
Manage and optimize product data and catalog in Shopify and PIM systems.
Job title
Shopify Backend Manager
Experience level
proven experience
Industry
e-commerce
Location requirements
South Africa, remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
South Africa