Product Associate
About The Position
The Cary Company is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Product Associate to support product sourcing, onboarding, data management, and category growth initiatives. This role is suited to someone who enjoys learning, solving problems, working with data, and collaborating across departments. It offers an opportunity to build a foundation in product management, sourcing, supply chain, analytics, and category management while contributing to the business. The Product Associate assists with onboarding new products, maintaining product information, researching markets and suppliers, supporting sourcing and supplier management, coordinating product projects, analyzing data, supporting launches, and improving team processes. The position is based on-site in Addison, Illinois, within the Supply Chain department, and reports to the Product Specialist.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Analytics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP systems, NetSuite, Power BI, or data analysis tools.
Responsibilities
- Assist with new product onboarding and item setup.
- Maintain accurate product information, specifications, pricing, and documentation.
- Conduct market research on products, suppliers, competitors, and industry trends.
- Support sourcing initiatives and supplier management activities.
- Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing, and Customer Service teams.
- Help track product projects and ensure key milestones are met.
- Analyze product data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support product launches and assortment expansion efforts.
- Assist with vendor communications and documentation management.
- Help improve processes and workflows within the Product team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and supplemental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Profit sharing.
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
- Cafeteria Plan.
- Childcare reimbursement program.
- Seasonal company-sponsored events.
- Work/life balance.
- 9/80 scheduling option after one year of employment.
- Flex Fridays after one year of employment.
- Structured one-on-one development conversations with supervisors.
- Opportunities to participate in employee-led committees and initiatives.
- Fun Fridays, wellness activities, volunteer opportunities, and company events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
