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AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION Product Mgmt Analyst Category in Westlake, Ohio
This is a hybrid position, working out of our Creative Studios, in Westlake, Ohio. As such, we will focus on candidates currently residing in Northeast Ohio. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Product Analyst is responsible for supporting their manager in developing, communicating, and executing annual/multi-year strategic plans for a Celebrations product category (e.g., Greeting Cards, 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: * Supports development of master product catalogue (including size, contents, price mix, and COGS) and collaborates with Occasion and Creative teams to add new items to master catalogue as needed * Responsible for analyzing point-of-sale data, consumer research, retail observations, industry trends, etc., to inform price and format mix within a master catalogue as well as product refresh * 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 * Responsible for the on-time and accurate delivery of occasion line lists, consisting of documentation of key item-level information * Supports cost management efforts for assigned category * Supports continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on simplification This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. We desire to place a priority on referrals of protected veterans. EOE M/F/disability/vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor