Product Development Specialist

Job Posting :

Since 1953 Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers complex projects simple successful and sustainable. We proactively solve problems adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers communities and each other. Ferguson a Fortune 500 company is proud to provide best-in-class products service and capabilities across the following industries : Commercial / Mechanical Facilities Supply Fire and Fabrication HVAC Industrial Residential Trade Residential Building and Remodel Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36000 associates across 1700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of at a company you can believe in.

The Product Development Specialist is a key member of the Product Development team supporting Own Brand (OB) finished plumbing product lines. This role supports the onboarding of new product development programs by ensuring product accuracy seamless supplier collaboration and timely execution of development initiatives. The position executes on department processes and interacts with internal departments & suppliers to enable profitable OB growth.

This is a Hybrid role based out of our Newport News VA location in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Product & Portfolio Management

Manage projects through the development pipeline to bring new products to market

Build and maintain productive relationships with internal department as well as domestic and international suppliers

Develop and maintain product literature catalogs website content and specification sheets.

Ensure product data (codes specifications attributes) is accurate consistent and user-friendly.

Provide technical support to branches sales associates and the Own Brand Warranty and Technical team.

Contribute to new product development initiatives ensuring alignment with specifications data content and launch timelines.

Manage project to ensure on time product launches

Other Responsibilities

Represent the company professionally maintaining a strong customer-service mindset.

Follow company policies compliance standards and safety procedures.

Support corporate programs goals and initiatives as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Bachelors degree in Business or related field and 2 years of product development category management or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) Power BI and project management systems (e.g. Workfront).

Intermediate proficiency with Excel functions such as pivot tables and v-lookups preferred

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify technical information.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

ERP experience (e.g. Trilogy) preferred.

At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health dental vision paid time off life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs including mental health coverage gender affirming and family building benefits paid parental leave associate discounts community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range : $3600.00 - $6783.70

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises LLC. is an equal employment employer F / M / Disability / Vet / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Marketing,Customer Service,Communication skills,Military Experience,Retail Sales,Product Demos,Customer Support,Product Management,Product Development,Unity,Microscopy

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 3600 - 6783