What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Product Planning Manager position at LX Hausys America?
Position Summary: To develop design and expand VIATERA, HIMACS, and TERACANTO Brand opportunities thru solid planning and execution with surfaces product development. This position requires knowledge and understanding of surface products (quartz and/or solid surface) design development, product development, and product branding strategy. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. This position requires establishing all aspects of relationship building and expand design related development, and promoting North America VIATERA, HIMACS, and TERACANTO for residential and commercial business.
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive market research to identify emerging industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive market changes
Conduct market forecasting through marketability analysis (3C)
Confer with retailers, distributers, and OEM customers to oversee and develop products and designs desired by the market and customers
Collaborate with product design team and on new design trend and development
Gather, analyze, and interpret customer feedback on new products through various channels and identify key pain points, product features, or attributes requiring enhancement
Develop actionable recommendations and strategies for product improvement based on customer insights and feedback
Analyze VIATERA, HIMACS and TERACANTO yearly and every half year of sales in order to support overall Surfaces product sales
Handle administrative tasks related to the management and operation within scope of duties
Co-work with our corporate office and HQ in Korea in marketing to promote new products.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience:
10 year’s proven track record in surfaces (quartz and/or solid surface) product development and planning
Bachelor’s degree in business administration / marketing / industrial engineering or related field
Knowledge and Skills:
Contributing to team that consistently meeting or exceeding targets
Excellent analytical, planning, decision making, and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Enjoy working with others and being a leader to achieve specific goals
Highly motivated, quick-learner with ability to adapt in a new working environment
Complex problem solving, Critical thinking and multitasking
Physical Demands:
Position requires regular interaction with customers and clients
Position requires sitting at a desk working on a computer for at least 2/3 of time
Position requires minimal lifting up to 50 lbs.
Position requires regular and reliable attendance
Position requires travel up to 20% of time
Position requires some after-hours work time
