Ferguson is looking to support the Signature Hardware Brand by driving profitable growth and development through new product opportunities and improvements for their plumbing programs.
Requirements
- Proven data analytics skills including market analysis and pricing, highly preferred
- Basic knowledge of finance and cost principles, required
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel functions such as pivot tables and v-lookups, preferred
- Prior experience with data management tools such as Power BI or Tableau, a plus
- Familiarity with product development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, and understanding of the various stages involved in bringing a product from concept to market, highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights to identify new product opportunities and trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, designers, and marketing professionals, to brainstorm and generate innovative product ideas.
- Assist in creating product roadmaps, defining product specifications, and developing project timelines.
- Work with engineering or design teams to create prototypes or proof-of-concept models for new products.
- Conduct product testing, collect user feedback, and iterate on product designs to ensure functionality, usability, and customer satisfaction.
- Create and maintain product documentation, including specifications, user guides, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure that products meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Other
- Hybrid role based out of Erlanger, KY location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 2+ years of new product development, category management, or quality control experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, required
- Experience with decorative plumbing and hardware products a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to capture and convey information to a variety of audiences including international suppliers
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Demonstrate attention to detail, initiative, and self-motivation, proactively problem-solve and see projects through completion both quickly and accurately
- Strong organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, required
