R&D Administrative Analyst

CWD designs, markets & sells the highest performing consumer electronics that are smart, simple, and stylish. From high fidelity turntables to wireless video connectivity systems, we create innovative products that empower people. Our success is measured in our customer satisfaction ratings and dedicated following. We have been in business since 1961 and our creations can be found in millions of homes. Together in teams, as a company, as a community, we are committed to Creating What’s Different!

CWD is looking for a R&D Administrative Analyst to join our exceptionally talented and collaborative team! Reporting to the Product Manager at our Niagara Falls location, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting CWD’s R&D Team by maintaining an extensive administrative workload while performing product analysis, maintaining vendor information systems, and organizing systems and standardizing departmental operations.

If you are someone that likes a challenge and are continuously striving for excellence, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What We Offer:

• Full comprehensive benefits (dental, medical and eye) 80/20 split-single coverage
• 50% off on CWD brands
• Annual professional development fund
• Team events
• RRSP Match
• Fitness incentives
• Relocation expense

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample shipment and inventory management
• Conduct and administer market and product analysis and provide summary reports of data collected
• Prepare agendas and materials for internal and external meetings
• Research consumer electronics and competitor markets through store and online audits
• Perform other related duties as required
• Research and gather data from factories and ensure that all information and specifications are correct
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standard department processes
• Organize team building events such as product launches, department lunches, etc.
• Update and maintain vendor databases via Excel
• Coordinate and assist with the research, planning, and booking of business travel
• Provide administrative support to all R&D team members
• Project compliance checkup to ensure all documents are submitted
• Organize files, manage customer folders, and implement organizational systems
• Communicate with suppliers to establish a working relationship
• Assist QA with vendor scorecard, audit & certification

Qualifications:

• Analytical and highly motivated self-starter
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing a large volume of data
• High-level problem-solving skills with the ability to make frequent strategic recommendations
• Some post-secondary education or college diploma
• Obtains a highly proficient level of written and verbal communication skills required for successful job performance
• Experience conducting competitive analysis and market research
• Previous experience in an administrative role considered an asset
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Follows privacy policies to frequent access to confidential or sensitive information
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge required (for example, INDEX, IF Statements, VLOOKUP, MATCH, Pivot Tables)
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment

You Will Stand Out If:

• You have experience communicating with international vendors
• You have a background in e-commerce
• You have experience organizing overseas travel for business purposes

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours a week on-site. Our hours of operation are 8:15am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

If the above interests you, then apply to join our fast paced, creative, and energetic team!

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