Product Planning Manager

Description

NO WORK FROM HOME OFFERED

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Product Planning Manager to lead the planning and coordination of new HIMACS (solid surface) product developments. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our solid surface portfolio by analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, coordinating cross-functional execution, and ensuring our products meet customer needs and company goals.

This role requires a blend of analytical thinking, market sensitivity, and excellent project management skills. You don’t need prior experience with solid surface products, but familiarity with the surfaces or kitchen & bath industry, especially for commercial applications, is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze market and competitor data to identify product gaps, white space opportunities, and positioning strategies
• Conduct customer research and gather qualitative insights to guide product direction
• Research and synthesize design trends and consumer behavior across both residential and commercial channels
• Define product specifications, key features, and design briefs that align with unmet needs and trend      direction
• Align product launches with customer demand and business priorities
• Develop and manage detailed product development timelines, ensuring milestones are tracked and met
• Collaborate with designers, R&D, QA, marketing, and manufacturing to bring new products to market
• Ensure visual direction is on-brand and trend-right, working closely with design and marketing teams
• Coordinate internal product launch planning, communication, and deliverables

Location:

• Monday and Friday:  Adairsville, GA Plant 
• Tuesday and Wednesday:  Alpharetta      Corporate Office
• Thursday:  Georgia Plant or Alpharetta      Corporate Office depending on meetings or core responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Industrial Design, or related field
• 5 years of experience in product planning, product management, or marketing within the surfaces, building materials, or kitchen & bath industries preferred
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle planning and go-to-market execution
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills
• Experience in commercial project channels (healthcare, education, hospitality) is a plus
• Knowledge of or interest in solid surface materials is a bonus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and project tracking tools
• Bilingual in English and Korean is a strong advantage

Who You Are:

• A strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and a passion for product development
• Able to balance creative vision with technical and operational feasibility
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across cross-functional teams
• Curious about customer needs and driven to create market-leading solutions