Analyst II

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Develops testing plans to ensure the quality and functionality of products by conducting user acceptance testing, usability testing, and performance testing. Analyzes market data, customer feedback, and industry reports to inform product development decisions and identify opportunities for new products or enhancements.

Title: Analyst II
Location: Woonsocket, RI 02895
Duration: 6+ months

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops testing plans to ensure the quality and functionality of products by conducting user acceptance testing, usability testing, and performance testing.
• Analyzes market data, customer feedback, and industry reports to inform product development decisions and identify opportunities for new products or enhancements.
• Conducts benchmarking studies and provides insights on competitive positioning, market share, and differentiation strategies.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Prior Relevant Work Experience

• 3-5 years

Essential Qualifications

• Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Top Skills:

1. External Supplier/Vendor Communication (Must Have):

• Experience working directly with suppliers/vendors
• Managing follow-ups, deliverables, and timelines
• Cross-functional communication
• HM Priority: One of the largest components of this role.

2. Product Development, Project Management, OR Retail Merchandising Experience (Must Have)
Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in one or more of the following:

• Product Development
• Project Management
• Retail Merchandising
• HM Clarification: Candidates do not need all three. Experience in PM OR Merchandising OR Product Development is acceptable, as long as it is related to product development.

3. Retail Knowledge (Strongly Preferred)

• Understanding of SKU and UPC management
• Knowledge of merchandising processes
• Familiarity with the retail product lifecycle
• Note: Candidates do not need a merchandising title but should be comfortable with retail terminology and processes.

Additional Experience:

• Product Testing/UAT
• Market Analysis
• Stakeholder Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Intake Call Notes:
Important: This is a retail consumer products role supporting product development activities and supplier engagement. Product development experience should be related to consumer packaged goods, retail merchandise, private label, brand, merchandising, or physical products. This is not an IT, software development, technical product management, or digital product role.
This role is onsite 3 days a week.