at McMaster-Carr in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Analyst – Products & Publishing
We are currently seeking an Analyst to research products and suppliers to identify product recommendations and merchandising changes that support our product strategy. A successful Analyst will consider our customers and publications to inform decisions on maintaining our product offering. This is based out of our headquarters in Elmhurst, IL and will require occasional travel to trade shows or supplier locations to gather insights for maintaining product relevance.
Responsibilities could include:
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Perform product analysis across multiple product categories, including leading supplier conversations and researching industry/company changes to understand how our supplier base is evolving
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Recommend updates or adjustments to existing products to better align with customer needs and product strategy (e.g. assess products to determine if they remain relevant or need modifications to meet customer demands)
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Review and update product specifications and benefits to ensure accuracy and alignment with current standards
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Analyze domestic manufacturer products to identify overlaps or potential areas for refinement in our offerings
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Present findings and marketplace trends to peers and department leaders in meetings.
About McMaster-Carr:
For more than 100 years, McMaster-Carr has been supplying the equipment that keeps the wheels of industry turning. As an industry leader in distribution, operations, customer service, and publishing, we are a trusted partner of major and minor businesses, governments, and institutions across the continent.
At McMaster-Carr we help customers build anything because we offer everything. Our signature catalog, award-winning website, and mobile app contain over 800,000 of the highest‐quality, highest‐demand products. Our supply chain and innovative logistics management allows us to deliver those products to our customers quickly and reliably.
What We Look For:
Strong candidates should possess strong critical thinking and basic project management skills, along with research ability. A bachelor’s degree and technical proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required, and a background or experience in engineering or technical fields is preferred.
Your Future:
Our work environment is fast-paced and collegial, offering the stability of a century-old market leader with the excitement of a company that is still growing and innovating. At McMaster-Carr, we offer an environment where employees face challenging opportunities, grow professionally, and have a life outside of work. We have few private offices, no reserved parking, and encourage the free exchange of ideas across all areas of our organization. Advancement is directed not by your undergraduate major or tenure with the company, but rather by your performance.
Be Rewarded: Total cash compensation typically ranges from $144,000 - $166,500, which includes a base salary (starting between $111,000 - $128,000) and annual cash profit sharing based on company profitability. We are committed to comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:
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Zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees, spouses,and dependents
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Company-funded retirement contributions
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100% tuition reimbursement for employees
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First-time home buyer assistance
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College assistance for your dependents
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Paid time off to cover vacation and personal
McMaster-Carr is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
