Product Research and Strategy Analyst

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.