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TVH · 15 hours ago

Product Developer

Olathe, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

TVH is a global business specializing in quality parts and accessories for material handling and industrial vehicles. The Product Developer is responsible for the development and lifecycle management of complex materials and parts, ensuring the right products are available at the right cost and quality through effective supplier management.

Machinery ManufacturingTechnical SupportWholesale

Responsibilities

Own product development and sourcing for complex, critical, and highly technical materials, parts, kits, and assemblies within assigned product groups

Act as the product expert with deep understanding of parts, kits, BOM structures, make-or-buy decisions, and product development pathways

Lead supplier-enabled and custom manufacturing initiatives to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity

Source, evaluate, and select existing and new suppliers in line with TVH requirements, internal guidelines, and risk criteria

Analyze and evaluate quality results of product samples, resolve or escalate quality issues, and drive corrective actions

Provide technical support to internal stakeholders, including Sales, to improve product and brand performance

Own product lifecycle management from introduction through optimization and phase-out

Maintain accurate technical, supplier, product, brand, and compliance data, including category IDs, primary supplier, lead time, cost, and quality

Provide product and category insights to Category and Market Managers and other stakeholders to support informed decision-making

Serve as a role model in technical expertise and product development practices

Develop training materials and train colleagues across teams and functions, supporting knowledge transfer and capability development

Qualification

Product developmentTechnical sourcingSupplier managementBOM structuresData-driven decision makingAnalytical skillsStakeholder collaboration

Required

Experience or knowledge in product development, procurement, or technical sourcing within a distribution or multi-SKU environment

Proven ability to manage complex, critical, and highly technical product portfolios

Strong understanding of supplier manufacturing capabilities, BOMs, kits, and custom manufacturing

Ability to build and evaluate business cases and make data-driven decisions

Experience managing global suppliers and high-risk portfolios

Strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and stakeholder collaboration capabilities

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Onsite health clinic

Incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%

Hybrid Work Schedule

Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses

On-site restaurant

Café

Pre-school

Fitness/social area

Employee gardens

Health and Wellness program

On-site facilities

Company commitment to sustainable growth

Company

TVH

About TVH TVH is a true family business with a challenging and rewarding environment for its more than 5000 employees, that encourages teamwork, growth, development, creativity and initiative.

Founded in 1969