Cooking R& D Innovation & Product Planning Expert

Midea - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Senior

Louisville, KY

101-250 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Cooking R&D Innovation & Product Planning Expert at Midea America Corp is a strategic role focused on enhancing the product planning and innovation capabilities within the Cooking and Vacuum division. This position involves leading the development of large and small home cooking appliances, as well as outdoor cooking products, while collaborating with various teams to drive innovation and improve the product portfolio to increase market share.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D Leadership, Marketing, Consumer insights, Industrial design, Sales, and Quality to develop and maintain a Multi-generational Technical-Innovation/Product Roadmap for the US Cooking Division.
• Co-develop innovation strategies, product features, and technical advancements for the MCA US Division in close communication with local and overseas R&D/Business leadership.
• Cultivate a North American product strategy with a strong sense of curiosity and a willingness to seek out disruptive paths to success.
• Provide strategic advice to the MAC division, understanding market opportunities, customer demand analysis, product planning, and project execution.
• Enhance and coordinate effective communication methods with team members and upper management to address and solve key projects/demands.
• Collect, organize, and provide competitive product data, including market share, cost, and feature comparisons, and coordinate reports to communicate business opportunities.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Product Management and/or Innovation experience in technology, home appliance, e-commerce, or related industry.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; master's preferred.
• Domestic and international experience with a multicultural mindset.
• Experience working with remote product development teams.
• Proven experience in translating consumer pain points into product innovation and new market opportunities.
• Successful execution of complex projects.
• Experience in talent development and strong coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, motivation, and coordination skills.
• Goal-oriented and self-managed personality with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong problem-solving and risk-management skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance