1. Product category management

a) Product Lifecycle Management - understanding at what stage of life is a certain product category: i. Introduction / ii. Growth / iii. Maturity / iv. Decline / end of life.

b) Identification the direction for a category - what is missing in our product portfolio.

c) Complexity and costs reductions strategy - which products/product lines/SKUs do we need to phase out.

d) Product global manufacturing/supply strategies - where and what do we produce.

e) Product life cycle extension strategies.

f) Addition of NEW products/designs/specs to a category - initiate and drive NEW product development with the Product Development team under manufacturing (what, how much, by when).

g) End of life management - phasing out a certain category or specification.

h) Sales/market analysis (volume, margins, etc.) per category.

2. Product market insights

a) Market and competitors’ pricing - Sales teams provide data, CM provides analysis and conclusions.

b) Regular competitors review and reporting.

c) Coordination and alignment with key sales/responsible channel managers.

3. SKU portfolio and prices - set up expectations, guide and ensure delivery.

4. Product regulatory compliance and certifications - set up expectations, guide and ensure delivery for compliance (CARB2 & EPA, Lacey Act, ULFPA, etc.) and certifications (e.g. GreenGuard Gold/FloorScore, IAC GOLD, Assure, FSC, PHD, EPD, etc.).

5. Product technical documentation - set up expectations, guide and ensure delivery for TDS, SDS, Installation manuals, Warranties, Maintenance guides, etc.

6. Product loading factors, packing (pallets, cover-boards, wraps, etc.) and packaging (boxes, end labels, inlays, etc.) - set up expectations, guide and ensure delivery.

7. Sample kits - set up expectations, guide and ensure delivery.

· 5+ years of relevant work experience and a proven track record in product management.

· Strong preference for candidates with experience in construction materials / flooring

· Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

· High integrity, business ethics and attention to details mindset.

· Experience/ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams.