Work with all disciplines that drive Shaw’s Tile profitability and growth.
Conduct market research to understand trends, demands, and competitive landscape for Tile products.
Establish product strategy and development priorities for new Tile product introductions, providing clear priority and direction to the PMO team from concept through launch.
Develop and implement strategic product plans and roadmaps to achieve business goals, including market share, revenue, and profitability targets.
Work closely with brand, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful product launches and market penetration.
Engage with field leadership, brand teams, and suppliers to gather feedback and identify opportunities for product improvements and new product development.
Deliver market research, cost analysis, and competitive insights to help shape pricing strategies in partnership with the pricing team.
Provide support to the brand leadership through training, development of product plans, and participation in customer meetings trade shows, and market knowledge sessions when needed.
Monitor and analyze product performance, market trends, and customer feedback to inform future product strategy.
Work passionately and with high energy in order to lead change and drive innovation in the category.
Work seamlessly with global sourcing to ensure we are developing the appropriate supply partners and providing our customers the necessary tools to grow their business.
Help manage inventory levels and turns in concert with sourcing, inventory management and forecasting.
Help manage and minimize excess inventory by monitoring the levels and promoting excess with the highest possible recovery, proactively seeing and correcting issues while they are still manageable.
Work closely with Marketing Technology to ensure that these categories are an integral part of our digital marketing effort.
Help develop key measures for the sales force and monitor them regularly.
Requirements
2+ Years experience in product management or working in the Tile industry
Understanding the technical aspects of flooring products, including materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with the latest market trends and consumer preferences
Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and with external partners.
Proven product management capability, with experience owning product lifecycle strategy, prioritization, and cross ‑ functional alignment.