Product Research and Strategy Analyst

Reposted 9 Days Ago
Elmhurst, IL
Hybrid
144K-167K Annually
Entry level
eCommerce • Hardware • Information Technology • Logistics • Mobile • Software • App development
McMaster-Carr is a one-stop shop for the materials that keep plants running.
The Role
The analyst will conduct product research and supplier discussions to support product strategy and make recommendations for product additions.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are currently seeking a Product Research & Strategy Analyst to research products and suppliers to identify product additions and merchandising changes that support our product strategy. This analyst will work alongside other teammates and have no direct reports. This role is based out of our Elmhurst, Illinois location, with limited travel required by occasional visits to trade shows and/or suppliers.
Responsibilities could include:
  • Conducting product research, including leading supplier conversations
  • Making product addition recommendations tied to our customers and product strategy
  • Describing the product specifications and benefits that support product additions

What We Look For
A bachelor's degree and technical proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required. Strong candidates should possess strong critical thinking and basic project management skills, along with research ability. We also value experience with or interest in learning about products, including understanding how they work and their mechanical details . Nice to ha ve: Technical skills demonstrating an interest in the physical world (e.g. machining, 3D printing, woodworking, etc.).
Cash Compensation
Total cash compensation ranges from $144,000 - $166,500, which includes annual cash profit sharing based on company profitability.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
  • Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts
  • Employee resource groups (e.g., Pride Alliance, Black Employees, Mi Gente, Military Community)
  • Inclusive, all-gender benefits
  • First-time home buyer assistance
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal time

Who We Are
At McMaster-Carr we help customers build anything because we offer everything - we stock and distribute more than half a million products. We focus on creating visual and informative product merchandising, building our own systems and technology in-house, and improving operationally to create exceptional customer experiences around the globe. As we look to the future, we apply experimentation and innovation to the lessons learned since our start in 1901. Our success continues with the ideas and commitment of the bright and ambitious people that differentiate McMaster-Carr.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.

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The Company
HQ: Elmhurst, IL
0 Employees
Year Founded: 1901

What We Do

McMaster-Carr is an e-commerce company offering more than half a million products used to keep business in motion. With more than 300,000 daily visits to our website, customers from a variety of industries turn to us when they need to build, design, repair or maintain just about anything because we are the complete, one-stop source for industrial supplies.

Technology teams play a vital role in McMaster-Carr’s success. The software that drives our business is developed in-house by a growing team of versatile engineers. Whether the project is automating distribution operations, improving browsing features on our app or integrating a new data center to serve five national facilities, people flourish when they love to learn and pursue ambitious goals.

McMaster-Carr’s diverse business creates the opportunity to explore new technologies and develop expertise that is both broad and deep. Growth is supported by an inclusive culture of development seen in mentorship, reading groups, guilds and town halls that create community. They pursue career growth through learning and advancement in technical and project leadership.

Why Work With Us

Curious people thrive at McMaster-Carr. Engineers build technical knowledge through learning groups, book clubs, and one-on-one mentoring. Diverse projects offer experience with a wide range of technologies to encourage career-long learning. Great work is celebrated in an inclusive workplace dedicated to equity, growth and employee well-being.

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McMaster-Carr Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Lead Software Engineers and other technology roles benefit from a mix of onsite collaboration with teams and remote work. Other roles may be fully onsite depending on responsibilities.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQElmhurst, IL
McMaster-Carr is in a thriving suburb with easy access to city living via public transportation and highways. The local community offers a vibrant downtown full of restaurants and pubs, parks, historic homes, art museums and a university.

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