Product Management Analyst Plus Mark at American Greetings
American Greetings · Westlake, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Westlake
Job Description
As this is a hybrid role working out of our Creative Studios in Westlake, Ohio, we will focus on candidates who currently reside in Northeast Ohio.
The Product Analyst is responsible for supporting their manager in developing, communicating, and executing strategic plans for the Private Label Celebrations product categories (e.g., Gift Packaging, Party Goods/Decorations, Stickers, or Stationery). The Analyst will stay in-tune with and ahead of consumer needs, product trends, the competitive environment and margin/cost factors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist manager in all aspects of the occasion planning process and execution.
• Responsible for managing operational execution of programs for production in appropriate systems/tools.
• Assist with the execution of retailer specific tasks.
• Learn and understand current processes, as well as, innovating and recommending improvements.
• Addresses occasion related inquiries and questions from internal partners in accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures all key schedule dates and tasks are executed on time and flawlessly.
• Gathers and organizes insights in a manner that guides strategic thinking and retail strategy development
• Understands the key drivers of perceived value and cost of goods for assigned category
• Supports cost management efforts for assigned category
• Owns and contributes to reporting needs
The Product Analyst is responsible for supporting their manager in developing, communicating, and executing strategic plans for the Private Label Celebrations product categories (e.g., Gift Packaging, Party Goods/Decorations, Stickers, or Stationery). The Analyst will stay in-tune with and ahead of consumer needs, product trends, the competitive environment and margin/cost factors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist manager in all aspects of the occasion planning process and execution.
• Responsible for managing operational execution of programs for production in appropriate systems/tools.
• Assist with the execution of retailer specific tasks.
• Learn and understand current processes, as well as, innovating and recommending improvements.
• Addresses occasion related inquiries and questions from internal partners in accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures all key schedule dates and tasks are executed on time and flawlessly.
• Gathers and organizes insights in a manner that guides strategic thinking and retail strategy development
• Understands the key drivers of perceived value and cost of goods for assigned category
• Supports cost management efforts for assigned category
• Owns and contributes to reporting needs
Location
Westlake, OH
Experience Required:
Required Length & Type of Experience:
• 1+ years prior retail and/or consumer product experience or equivalent internship work.
• Previous experience working in a professional corporate environment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• High ability to collaborate and work in a team environment and independently produce results for both long-term projects and short-term requests.
• Detail oriented and highly organized with a strong sense of urgency and commitment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative decision-making skills with tolerance for change.
• Ability to clearly communicate in a business manner with all internal departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment coordinating multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong PC skills to include excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• 1+ years prior retail and/or consumer product experience or equivalent internship work.
• Previous experience working in a professional corporate environment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• High ability to collaborate and work in a team environment and independently produce results for both long-term projects and short-term requests.
• Detail oriented and highly organized with a strong sense of urgency and commitment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative decision-making skills with tolerance for change.
• Ability to clearly communicate in a business manner with all internal departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment coordinating multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong PC skills to include excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Position Title
Product Management Analyst
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree (business, marketing or equivalent preferred).
Career Site Category
Corporate Jobs
