Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.
Job DescriptionThe purpose of this position is to work closely with the Product Development and Sales teams on the development and lifecycle process of laminate flooring to meet customer needs.
• Set up and manage market intelligence database that includes competitive pricing,
specifications, specific market issues, new product requests and other relevant
market information.
• Work cross functionally for process improvements and other initiatives such as
value engineering
• Work closely with the operations team to make sure item launches run smoothly.
• Responsible for label creation and maintenance.
• Responsible for KSoft item creation and maintenance as well as ownership of item
specification sheets and other product related support items.
• Participate in and review all first-article production runs, assuring compliance with
market requirements and approving first article runs in production.
• Compile market comparisons of flooring quality and analyze risks.
• Handle daily inquiries from internal departments regarding product issues
• Maintain product data on customer web pages including product descriptions,
product specifications, warranty information, pricing, and product overview.
• Coordinate all sampling for customer meetings, product planning and execution.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Team player and have the ability to work and interact with all levels throughout the organization
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Display original thinking and creativity through resourcefulness, suggestions and problem solving
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Possess market research and competitive data analysis skills
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills. Flexibility to handle continually changing priorities/demands
• Professional demeanor with excellent written, oral communication & listening skills
• Ability to understand advanced manufacturing concepts
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a forest products related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to learn additional specialty external systems as necessary.
As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools
WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.
Skills Required
- Excellent attendance record
- Team player with ability to interact at all organizational levels
- Excellent customer relations skills
- Strong written, oral communication and listening skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Possess market research and competitive data analysis skills
- Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills
- Ability to understand advanced manufacturing concepts
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, forest products discipline, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to learn additional specialty external systems as necessary
What We Do
Kronospan is a global manufacturer and distributor of wood‑based panels and value‑added products — including particleboard, MDF, OSB, laminate flooring, melamine‑faced boards and resins — supplying furniture, interior design and construction markets worldwide. Founded in 1897, the group operates many production sites across multiple countries and emphasizes sustainable use of wood residues and resource‑efficient manufacturing.
