Product Analyst

For over three decades, Eco-Products has been providing customers with sustainable choices by producing foodservice packaging and paper products made from renewable resources and post-consumer recycled content. Our products are made with materials that are gentler on the planet, and we continually strive to drive innovation in our field in all areas of sustainability.

• Join a company committed to sustainability and a Zero Waste future
• Work with a team of passionate, innovative individuals dedicated to the mission
• Great benefits!

Eco-Products is a part of the Novolex family of brands. Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for food, retail, health and industrial markets.

This is a hybrid (remote/in-office) position.

• $80,000 to $110,000 yearly base salary plus bonus opportunity.
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Full Medical Benefit options starting the following month after hire.
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Eco-Products, we understand the connection between the health of the planet and the impacts of single-use packaging. We work to advance Zero Waste systems and help our customers be stewards of the environment.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Product Analyst is responsible for using data, customer insights, competitive information and market trends to develop actionable product portfolio and innovation plans. Reporting to the Director of Product Development, this role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and Product Managers to manage products as they progress through their product lifecycle. The Product Analyst will report and track performance and execution of product categories across the organization.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain analytical and data visualization tools that support the Product Team in identifying new product opportunities and managing products throughout their lifecycle
• Gather feedback from sales and customers, evaluate market trends and create a competitor analysis that informs product portfolio decisions, such SKU rationalization or new product development
• Maintain database of product specifications and across all product categories, ensuring new products are supported with technical data sheets and drawings
• Support RFP's by creating a product matching database that tracks how our products map to competitor options
• Lead item setup, factory setup and compliance and other tasks as assigned in customer data portals

Product Development tasks

• Manage product development process including project management, product approval, and product set-up for products within assigned market segments
• Oversee product testing or collection of testing results for beginning and end-of-life certifications in assigned product categories
• Manage new supplier onboarding process including gathering and evaluating factory certifications, collecting product specifications and formulations and documenting supplier QC process

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or Data Analytics field, MBA a plus
• 3+ years of experience in data analytics or data science, research and development, product marketing, category management or new product development
• Strong, proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights; Expertise in data tools such as Power BI a plus
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Strong understanding of consumer insights, market trends, and competitive dynamics
• Demonstrated success managing all stages of the product lifecycle

Eco-Products offers a competitive salary (range of $80,000- $110,000 depending on education and experience) and a generous benefits package.

The benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent, life and disability insurance, sick and vacation paid leave, wellness incentive program, holiday pay, 401(k) with Company contribution, employee volunteer program, and an alternative transportation incentive program. The Company is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity with regards to minorities, females, disabled persons, and veterans.

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