What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Analyst/Senior Product Analyst - Compliance & Regulatory position at Ashley Furniture Industries?
Ashley Furniture is the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world. Our talented engineers and designers travel the world to stay ahead of evolving trends, new materials, and emerging technologies. Our global teams work closely, ensuring that new products meet our standards of excellence while optimizing efficiencies in manufacturing, cost control, and speed to market.
Product Analyst/Senior Product Analyst - Compliance & Regulatory
Location: Tampa, FL—Advance/Charlotte, NC—Arcadia, WI
As a Product Analyst - Compliance & Regulatory at Ashley Furniture Industries, you will play a pivotal role bridging the gap between business and technology, driving Compliance & Regulatory product strategy and execution within the Compliance & Regulatory area. You will work closely with the Senior Product Manager to support the development and delivery of high-quality products using Agile methodologies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in product management.
Primary Job Functions
This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.
- Company Values: Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions. (Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Drive & Discipline, Continuous Improvement, Dirty Fingernail, Growth-Focused, Customer Centric, Boundaryless, and A Culture of Leadership)
- Backlog Management: Assist in managing the product backlog, including prioritizing and refining user stories.
- Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements and user stories.
- Sprint Ceremonies: Participate in sprint planning sessions to ensure the team understands the product goals and priorities.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Assist in planning and conducting UAT to ensure product features meet acceptance criteria.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on product development and gather feedback.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of product features, requirements, and changes.
- Support Delivery Team: Work closely with the delivery team to ensure timely and successful product releases.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Job Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. MBA is a plus.
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in in a product owner, product analyst, or similar role, preferably in enterprise software engineering and deep understanding of business operations in relevant functional area
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable with the US customs process and working with Government entities like the Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Experience working with a legal department is highly beneficial
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Proven ability to translate business objectives into a structured product strategy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Aha!) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Who Are We?
At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/report/
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:
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