Product Analyst

Direct Supply; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit package

Job summary

Direct Supply in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Product Analyst to support the Category Manager through in-depth data analysis and strategic recommendations. You will conduct competitive intelligence, optimize pricing and product assortment, and enhance decision-making across various teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or related field and 2-5 years of relevant experience, embracing AI technologies and analytical tools such as Excel and Power BI. A generous benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in category management, data analysis, pricing strategy, or retail analytics.
• Experience with AI-driven analytics and forecasting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive analysis to assess market trends, pricing strategies, and product positioning.
• Perform SKU rationalization and provide recommendations to optimize assortment.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and scorecards to track product and category performance.
• Analyze customer adoption and defection trends to inform business decisions.
• Deliver product recommendations based on purchase history and customer preferences.
• Provide pricing recommendations to enhance profitability and market competitiveness.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams on product forecasting and inventory management.
• Support private-label sourcing by defining product specifications and cost targets.
• Leverage AI-powered analytics and forecasting tools to uncover actionable business insights.
• Translate complex data into meaningful recommendations for key stakeholders.

Skills

Applies AI and Technology

Delivers Results

Thinks Critically

Communicates Effectively

Strategic decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary:

Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.

In the Product Analyst position, you'll support the Category Manager by conducting in-depth data analysis, monitoring product and category performance, and providing strategic recommendations. You'll focus on competitive intelligence, pricing optimization, product assortment, and customer insights to drive category growth. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to enhance decision-making and efficiency.

Skills Needed:

• Applies AI and Technology - Identifies opportunities to boost efficiency and add value using AI and tech. Embraces and applies digital innovations and tech solutions to build business. Eagerly learns and integrates new technologies where they matter most.

• Delivers Results - Seizes new opportunities and tackles challenges head-on with urgency. Takes initiative and consistently hits goals. Zeroes in on key priorities for results. Drives progress through uncertainty and moves others to action.

• Thinks Critically - Analyzes complex issues deeply and objectively, revealing hidden layers. Challenges assumptions and balances analysis with action-oriented solutions.

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions toward targeted goals.

• Expertise in strategic decision-making, decoding market trends, and uncovering high-impact opportunities to drive category success.

What You'll Do and Impact:

• Conduct competitive analysis to assess market trends, pricing strategies, and product positioning.

• Perform SKU rationalization and provide recommendations to optimize assortment.

• Develop and maintain dashboards and scorecards to track product and category performance.

• Analyze customer adoption and defection trends to inform business decisions.

• Deliver product recommendations based on purchase history, customer preferences, and formulary development.

• Provide pricing recommendations to enhance profitability and market competitiveness.

• Collaborate with supply chain teams on product forecasting and inventory management.

• Support private-label sourcing by defining product specifications and cost targets.

• Leverage AI-powered analytics and forecasting tools to uncover actionable business insights.

• Translate complex data into meaningful recommendations for key stakeholders.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 2-5+ years of experience in category management, data analysis, pricing strategy, or retail analytics.

• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.

• Experience with AI-driven analytics and forecasting is a plus.

Additional Items of Interest:

• Preferred experience in supply chain collaboration and private label sourcing.

• Certifications in analytics, or category management are a plus.

Job Details:

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available.

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