Häfele America Co.
Illumination Product and Category Manager: Archdale, North Carolina
Häfele America Co. at a quick glance:
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We are the largest subsidiary of a privately-held, a global powerhouse in the areas of LED lighting, cabinet and furniture hardware, kitchen organization and much more.
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We offer a strong benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) with company match, employee discount and other perks.
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There’s a very good reason 41% of our employees have been with us for over ten years – we hire the best, treat people well and truly provide a family atmosphere that works hard and plays to win.
The Illumination Product and Category Manager
You will oversee the development of new product and supervision of the Hafele America Co. Lighting category. This will include management responsibilities for the category manager, assistant category manager and the Senior Development Engineer Illumination. This position will interface with marketing, sales, procurement, business development, engineering and manufacturing. As well as drive the development of new/existing products, and profitability of current and future products.
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Support business plans of exceptional growth for this high potential and frequently evolving segment of business
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Drive innovation while developing and maintaining a Hafele America product roadmap that aligns with the Hafele global Lighting products roadmap.
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Represent Hafele America and its interests in Hafele global Lighting meetings.
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Responsible for seamless product launches.
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Oversee product life cycle of all Loox Illumination.
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Be an ambassador for the industry leading Hafele America Co. lighting solutions
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Work closely with industrial accounts and support their product introduction needs
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Strong analytical, lighting technical and financial skills
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Utilize sourcing and negotiating skills and costing expertise to ensure quality/cost, and deliver maximum bottom-line impact.
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Collaborate regularly with procurement on demand vs sales to generate accurate forecasting resulting in acceptable service levels.
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Oversee product launch forecasting.
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Identify and manage key suppliers for components
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Self-motivated, leader and team player
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Define and manage project schedules for all phases of new product introduction
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Communicate product change notifications both internally and externally
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Collaborate with the Marketing department to develop content and implement product specs, datasheets, website information, labels, installation manuals, and other documentation
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Work with training department to develop industry leading training content on Illumination for Hafele America.
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Continually analyze market data from industry sources to measure our competitive position and product success in the market and maintain a database of competitive products.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 7 to 10 years of related experience in Lighting Product development and/or Lighting Category Management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
