Product Research & Development Analyst

We are currently seeking a Product Research & Development Analyst to research products and suppliers to identify product additions and merchandising changes that support our product strategy. This analyst will work alongside other teammates and have no direct reports. This role is based out of our Elmhurst, Illinois location, with limited travel required by occasional visits to trade shows and/or suppliers.
Responsibilities could include:

• Conducting product research, including leading supplier conversations
• Making product addition recommendations tied to our customers and product strategy
• Describing the product specifications and benefits that support product additions

Who is McMaster-Carr?
For more than 120 years, McMaster-Carr has been supplying the equipment that keeps the wheels of industry turning. As an industry leader in distribution, operations, customer service, and publishing, we are a trusted partner of major and minor businesses, governments, and institutions across the continent.
At McMaster-Carr we help customers build anything because we offer everything. Our signature catalog, award-winning website, and mobile app contain over 700,000 of the highest-quality, highest-demand products. Our supply chain and innovative logistics management allows us to deliver those products to our customers quickly and reliably.
What We Look For
A bachelor's degree and technical proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required. Strong candidates should possess strong critical thinking and basic project management skills, along with research ability. We also value experience with or interest in learning about products, including understanding how they work and their mechanical details.
Be Rewarded
Cash compensation generally ranges from $144,000 - $166,500, which includes profit sharing based on company profitability. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for company-funded retirement contributions.
We are committed to comprehensive benefits to support employees and their dependents, such as:

• Zero-dollar premiums for medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 100% tuition reimbursement for employees
• First-time home buyer assistance
• College assistance for your dependents
• Paid time off to cover vacation and personal time

How to Apply
Submit your application at www.mcmaster.com/apply
The Product Research & Development Analyst role is part of Products & Publishing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees a workplace with reasonable accommodations and free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At McMaster-Carr, we do not make employment decisions based on age, ethnicity, citizenship status, military status, gender identity and expression, race, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected group.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.