Product Category Analyst - The Cary Company
Addison, IL 60101
About the Job
The Cary Company is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Product Category Analyst to join our team in Addison, IL. This role is crucial for enhancing our product offerings by implementing new product categories and ensuring their successful integration into our supply chain and online platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain operations, data analysis, and market research, coupled with a proactive approach to vendor relations and product marketing.
**This is an on-site role reporting to our Addison, IL facility.**
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to identify and implement new product categories.
- Conduct thorough vendor and market research to assess product viability and competitive positioning.
- Manage and execute data collection and spreadsheet management for mass product uploads and category updates in our system.
- Explore and analyze market opportunities for potential product offerings and provide strategic recommendations.
- Contact vendors to gather comprehensive product information and negotiate terms as necessary.
- Develop and suggest marketing strategies for newly added products to maximize visibility and sales.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements to ensure THE CARY COMPANY remains competitive.
- Ensure accurate and efficient information flow between vendors, supply chain, and marketing teams to facilitate effective product launches.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or related field.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with spreadsheet software and data management tools.
- Creative thinker with the ability to propose innovative solutions for product marketing and category expansion.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.
Perks:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life and Supplemental Insurance
- Short Term Incentive Plan
- 401K Provision
- Profit Sharing
- HRA
- Cafeteria Plan
- Seasonal company sponsored events
- Work/Life Balance
- Childcare Reimbursement Program
- 9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment)
A little about the company:
- Been around since 1895.
- Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.
- Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).
- We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.
- We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.
- We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
- Privately owned
We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role
- Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion)
- We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)
- Fun Friday’s, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page)
- Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together
People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics:
- Positive/optimistic
- Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better
- Curious/Inquisitive
- Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers)
- Supportive of Co-workers
The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.
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