Product Developer

Your Role And 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
• Maintain accurate technical, supplier, product, brand, and compliance data, including category IDs, primary supplier, lead time, cost, and quality
• Own product lifecycle management from introduction through optimization and phase-out
• 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

How To Succeed

• 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

About Tvh

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.