eCommerce Product Analyst

We are seeking an E-commerce Product Analyst with a focus on sourcing and analyzing products, particularly within the toy industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of researching and identifying trending products, as well as conducting post-holiday analysis to strategize for future seasons. Familiarity with the Chinese market is essential for this role, as is a deep understanding of market trends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Actively source a variety of products (particular Toys) that ExKaliber can sell profitably on Amazon, Walmart and other eCommerce marketplaces.
– Research and analyze online selling activity to determine consumer interests, buying trends and to keep abreast of competitor merchandise.
– Drive new product development, overseeing every stage from concept, development, sourcing, and retail strategies.
– Spot new market opportunities by keeping a finger on the pulse of industry trends and retail channels by analyzing market research and being in the know for industry events.
– Collect and assess market competition by utilizing tools and marketing data to compare the health and evolution of our product catalogs versus competitors.
– Keep an eye on the product life cycles to determine strategic courses to improve existing products.
– Help guide the direction of future product lines by evaluating new product ideas using an in-house process to assess sales opportunity, profitability, and longevity.
– Determine new product pricing through thorough analysis of market research data, production and sales costs, projected volumes, and special or custom order costs.
– Assess current product lines and optimize, evolve, and/or pivot strategies by analyzing performance metrics and preparing reports that include addressing customer feedback, quality, improvements, and financial ROI.
– Forecast profitability for new products to optimize inventory turnover and product availability.

REQUIREMENTS:
– MUST HAVE: 3-4 years of professional work experience sourcing toys for Amazon marketplace in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
– MUST HAVE: Familiarity with using basic Amazon tools such as Keepa, Jungle Scout, Helium 10,
Strong familiarity with Amazon’s platform and its various features, including the ability to navigate and search for products on the site.
– MUST HAVE: Understanding of how to track product prices, sales ranks, and other data points over time.
– Knowledge of how to use Amazon tools and filters to analyze data and make informed sourcing and purchasing decisions.
– Ability to interpret and analyze data to make informed decisions about which products to purchase and when.
– Experience using Amazon tools to research and evaluate potential products for purchase.
– Proven to have sourced successful profit generating products in the toy category on Amazon
– Advanced Excel expertise, including pivot tables and bulk sheet creation/maintenance.
– Expertise in task management tools and product management platforms.
– Outstanding collaborative and communicative skills within a matrixed organization.
– A positive attitude, an inquisitive nature, and goal-oriented mindset.
– Exceptional focus and meticulous attention to detail.
– Ability to thrive in ambiguity with a solutions-oriented approach.

PLEASE NOTE: WORK HOURS WILL BE IN 5-6 HOURS PACIFIC STANDARD TIME AND 2-3 HOURS CHINA TIME