Product Specialist (CMF) Full Time NEW

Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we’re not just creating furniture – we’re revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we’ve been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.

We’re looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.

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Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Product Specialist (CMF) to join our team in Holland, MI.

As a Product Specialist (CMF) You Will

Support the execution of CMF product line management strategies for assigned product lines or categories, working cross‑functionally to ensure color, material, and finish offerings are market‑relevant, brand‑aligned, manufacturable at scale, and financially viable. Applies strong understanding of design trends, customer needs, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to inform CMF decisions, drive adoption, reduce complexity, and contribute to revenue and margin objectives.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to CMF planning activities, supporting the development and maintenance of CMF roadmaps including color palettes, material families, finishes, launches, transitions, and retirements aligned with product and brand direction.
• Serve as a CMF subject matter expert, providing guidance on colors, materials, finishes, and surface strategies to internal teams and external partners to support product decisions and presentations.
• Conduct market analysis by monitoring CMF trends, competitive offerings, customer expectations, and emerging materials or finishes to inform portfolio recommendations and differentiation opportunities.
• Support CMF pricing and value strategies by contributing analysis and recommendations that balance perceived value, cost, margin, and competitive positioning.
• Manage assigned CMF portfolios, including option architecture, pricing inputs, cost targets, complexity considerations, forecasting support, and performance tracking for new and existing offerings.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, finance, marketing communications, and the business resource center to ensure CMF offerings meet aesthetic intent, technical requirements, and operational constraints.
• Support CMF product launches and updates by preparing and coordinating materials for product introductions, palette expansions, and transitions, including documentation, training content, and communications.
• Develop or support creation of marketing collateral, presentations, and other materials that communicate product or CMF information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
• Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
• Performs other duties within scope as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Design, Materials Science, Interior Design, or similar.
• 2 years experience in product line management or similar.
• Applicants must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
• Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position.
• Education Equivalency: Associate’s Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education
• Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 year experience in product line management or similar preferred
• Experience with hard surfaces (laminate, wood, and paint).
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Experience using SAP or similar
• Experience using a Data management software
• Experience using Project management tools
• Strong project management skills

Design your future with Haworth

Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you’re developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow’s workspace solutions, you’ll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.

We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.

At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:

• 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
• Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7.
• Annual Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Zero Waste to Landfill