Data-Driven Product Strategist II

AAR; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR is seeking a Product Strategy Analyst II to drive analytical insights for the Distribution division. Based at the Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago in 2027, you will deliver advanced analytics, build dashboards, and translate data into actionable business decisions.

You will collaborate across teams, standardize KPI definitions, and contribute to strategic initiatives while developing scalable data solutions and accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2–5 years of analytics, finance, operations, or related role.
• Proficient in Excel and BI/analytics tools (Domo, Power BI, SQL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify key drivers, interactions, and non-obvious trends within complex datasets.
• Design and execute analytical approaches for open-ended business problems with limited initial context.
• Connect analytical findings to business context, KPIs, and strategic implications for Distribution leadership.
• Build, automate, and maintain dynamic dashboards and reporting systems; implement quality controls to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Standardize KPI definitions and metrics across Distribution to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Serve as a technical expert in at least one core Distribution system; execute tasks across additional systems with minimal guidance.
• Develop and maintain scalable data tables; restructure existing datasets while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and governance standards.
• Participate actively in cross-functional projects and meetings, providing problem-solving input and recommended next steps when appropriate.
• Produce and lead knowledge transfer sessions, including documentation and training materials.
• Provide accurate time estimates for assigned workstreams; assist in defining scope, managing small scope changes, and estimating effort-based cost impacts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data storytelling

Excel proficiency

Power BI

SQL

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Domo

Power BI

SQL

Job description

AAR is seeking a Product Strategy Analyst II to drive analytical insights for the Distribution division. Based at the Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago in 2027, you will deliver advanced analytics, build dashboards, and translate data into actionable business decisions.

You will collaborate across teams, standardize KPI definitions, and contribute to strategic initiatives while developing scalable data solutions and accurate