南通招聘

Position Objective

The Global Product Development Manager will collaborate with hard surface product development, global sourcing, supply chain, innovation, technical development, quality control and category management assisting in the make versus buy decision for hard surface products.  Additionally this role will identify and develop, for the COREtec, domestic and international, Anderson-Tuftex, Shaw Contract and Patcraft brands, new hard surface products which meet the needs of the Hard Surface SPT.  The role will require a skilled approach in order to manage the development needs with vendor capabilities to accelerate speed to market.

    

 

Responsibilities:?

●      Observe safety conditions and safe work habits in all facilities.

    

●      Initiate and oversee the product development process for Asia Pacific produced hard surface products to achieve clearly defined requirements.  This includes spearheading the process of taking product design to global resilient, hardwood, laminate, and tile and stone manufacturers to deliver products on time and in budget.

    

●      Understand product quality and technical requirements and help resolve issues required to bring new products to market while working with the technical team.  This includes coordinating with Quality Control for product testing in Asia Pacific.

    

●      Work with key suppliers and the Shaw innovation team to seek out, develop, and implement new technologies.

    

●      Maintain current knowledge and expertise of hard surface product manufacturing technologies, product innovations, competitor practices and capabilities, and market conditions in Asia Pacific.

    

●      Work with and develop relationships with key printers in order to assure supply of cutting edge designs for use in printed products.

    

●      Assist in determining product construction and process required to meet performance criteria at the lowest manufacturing cost.

    

●      Work with Fabrication Managers to provide all set up specifications for new product introductions for input into the blueprint and verification of accuracy.

    

●      Collaborate with fabrication managers to ensure that features, quality, and cost objectives are reached and product schedules are kept.

    

●      Collaborate with the internal product development team to assist on image acquisition, cylinder design approvals, color development approvals, press outs, first run production color approvals, and custom product requests.

    

●      Have a strong understanding of IP/Patents in the various categories and how it relates with new product developments.

    

●      Conduct product research in the Asia Pacific area at individual flooring manufacturers, trade fairs and exhibitions, component suppliers,  and machinery manufacturers to further understand the competitive opportunities for hard surface flooring.

    

●      Work with Global Sourcing on existing vendor relationships, to gain an understanding of compliance for selecting vendors, and to identify and evaluate new vendors’ product capabilities.

    

●      Participate in product lifecycle management communication between vendors, inventory planning, sourcing, and supply chain.

    

●      Coordinate with Category Management and marketing for production of merchandising materials in Asia Pacific.

    

●      Provide updates in weekly product development meetings to communicate product status.

    

●      Travel to the USA periodically to meet with development team and key internal stakeholders.

    

●      Work flexible hours.  Be available nights or weekends as necessary.

    

 

Competencies:?

●      Demonstrate Strategic Influence

    

●      Practice Entrepreneurial Behavior

    

●      Drive Results

    

●      Build Trusting Relationships

    

●      Make Effective Decisions

    

 

Requirements:?

●      Must be self-motivated and maintain a positive attitude.

    

●      Four year degree required

    

●      Manager over 3 years experience in product development, sourcing, or product management in a flooring focused role with in depth knowledge of hardwood and resilient

    

●      Knowledge of step by step resilient, hardwood, laminate manufacturing processes.

    

●      Ability to follow written and oral instructions and be fluent in English and Mandarin. ●        Will need to pass the color test.

    

●      Global work experience with relevant manufacturers.

    

●      Ability to travel Asia Pacific up to 50% of the time with some travel to the US.

    美国萧氏工业集团成立于1967年，总部设在美国佐治亚洲道尔顿，Shaw Industry于2000年被全球知名的巴菲特旗下Berkshire Hathaway收购。年营业收入超过50亿美元，是全球知名的地毯及地面材料制造商，财富500强企业之一。
    萧氏工业集团进入中国市场后成立了以地毯制造为核心的萧氏地毯（中国）有限公司和以地板业务为核心的上海悠斯投资咨询有限公司。两家公司的投资方均为美国萧氏工业集团。
    萧氏的员工均可享有：五险一金、周末双休、带薪年假、商业保险（本人、配偶及子女）、节日礼金、年终奖等福利。

联系我们:
公司电话：0513-81159707
公司邮箱：chinahr@shawinc.com
工厂地址：南通苏通科技产业园齐云路60号