What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Planning Manager position at LX Hausys America, Inc.?
Description
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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