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Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic, Sealy and Stearns & Foster. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Pay Range: $95,000 - $126,000

This role leads Product Development and Operational Excellence for the strategic growth of TSI Accessories. This manager will lead a team of 2-3 specialists supporting product innovation, design, sourcing, and supply chain/manufacturing strategies. As part of the broader TSI Accessories growth initiative, the team will be tasked to drive top-line growth and margin improvement.

In addition to product experience with accessory small goods, key success attributes include a thoughtful balance between an entrepreneurial "get it done" mentality and the wisdom to proactively work cross-functionally with adjacent functions to drive sustainable results. This person will challenge status quo by pushing the team and business to think differently, find better solutions, and move faster. As a leader of a new enterprise initiative, this person should be a builder who is comfortable creating a new team and capabilities. As a team leader, this person will direct the team to deliver on plans and coach for professional growth.

As a strategic TSI priority, The position will report into Jill Johnson, VP Tempur-Pedic Brand and have dotted line responsibilities into New Product Development and Sourcing/Supply Chain.

Product Development

• Leads the execution of product strategy ranging from short-term quick launches to longer-term development tied to an ambitious product road map.
• Translates winning product concepts and merchandising into prototypes with detailed product specifications.
• Defines and executes design validation plan ensuring product quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as critical core team member representing technical team and supply chain functions.
• Partners with subject matter experts across textiles, foams, packaging, equipment design to successfully design, validate and scale products.
• Partners with brand leaders to ensure delivery of customer requirements including cost targets.

Sourcing

• Leads strategic sourcing for new product projects across Tempur accessories.
• Conducts supplier selections, make vs buy analysis to recommend supply chain for new products.
• Manages supplier relationships in partnership with commodity managers.
• Champions cost out efforts across Tempur accessories assortment in partnership with PPC team.

Supply Chain

• Collaborates cross functionally to ensure smooth transition from development to commercialization.
• Is the subject matter expert on components and finished goods.
• Establishes strong understanding of key customer supply chain requirements related to packaging, labeling, return allowances.
• Ensures cross-functional accountability for launch delivery.

Innovation

• Partners with brand to establish pipeline of innovation taking winning concepts to working prototypes.
• Embrace learn-fast mentality to explore and test new product solutions in identified categories.

Business Development

• Collaborates with brand to translate consumer and shopper insights into merchandising proposals and product concepts for annual line reviews and new customer pitches.

Qualifications:

• 4 years of relevant product development experience preferred
• 3 years of sourcing / supply chain management experience preferred
• Ability to creatively solve novel problems and overcome persistent obstacles
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven project management experience; excellent meeting organization and facilitation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to negotiate
• Proven ability to influence and drive results within a matrix organization
• Strong consumer focus
• Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in furniture or durable categories, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent industry experience