Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to: Product Manager & Business Development - Tooling

Location: Pointe-Claire, QC

Bring your creativity and fresh thinking to an iconic brand owned by Onex ($31B assets) that has been trusted for its high quality and innovation since 1952. For over 70 years, Walter Surface Technologies has been a world leader in surface treatment technologies providing high performance abrasives, tools, power tools, chemical solutions, safety solutions, and welding process solutions specifically designed for the metalworking industry. Our core philosophy is focused on helping customers work better and achieve greatness with the best technology, the best products, the best performance, the best safety, and the best durability - all designed to increase their productivity and profitability.

Bring your creativity to an iconic brand in the metalworking industry!

Walter Surface Technologies, a manufacturer of specialty products for the metalworking industry, is looking for a Product Data Analyst - Tooling to support its North American operations. Join a fast-paced and collaborative environment, working side-by-side with a team of driven and passionate marketers.

Job Summary:

The Product Data Analyst – Tooling is responsible for assisting the Product Manager to manage a product line representing $130M+. This position is focused on creating efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives within the Cutting Tools Division, with a primary emphasis on improving documentation practices, maintaining accurate product specifications, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong organizational skills are a must to centralize multiple systems of data for fulfilling business requests. The position will also contribute to the development of training materials to support our sales representatives and distribution partners as well as supporting product development. Responsibilities will evolve to align with business needs and the individual’s strengths and interests.

Responsabilities :

Product Data Management & Analysis

• Maintain, update, and structure the product database for the tooling category (e.g., drill bits, taps, end mills, burs, annular cutters, magnetic drills).
• Develop, validate, and manage Excel-based tools containing detailed product specifications and technical data.
• Ensure high levels of accuracy and consistency across product-related documentation.
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities in product positioning.
• Lead the tooling division in the organization and management of product data.

Documentation & Support

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and product data sheets for internal and customer-facing use.
• Respond to business requests relating to tooling data by pulling information from multiple systems containing needed information.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Assist the product team in preparing training materials and tools for internal sales and technical teams.
• Contribute to new product development projects by providing structured data inputs and organizing technical requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, marketing, purchasing and finance teams to ensure product data integrity across platforms.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Must-Haves:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (functions, pivot tables, data validation, formatting).
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to structure large datasets logically.
• Strong organizational skills and a disciplined approach to document and data management.
• Eagerness to learn about industrial tools and their technical specifications.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Exposure to product lifecycle management or industrial product data environments.
• Basic understanding of mechanical or technical product features.
• Familiarity with database tools or ERP systems is an asset.

Experience & Education:

• University degree in business, marketing or engineering
• Bilingual (French and English) needed for support of internal & external clients internationally.

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