<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p><strong>Product Manager – MDF/HDF (Engineered Wood Products)</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>Mackinnon Bruce, on behalf of a long-standing client, is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join a leading manufacturer within the engineered wood products sector.</p><p><br/></p><p>This position will play a key role in defining and driving the strategy for the MDF/HDF product segment, with responsibility for product lifecycle management, market positioning, commercial performance, and innovation. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, R&amp;D, production, and supply chain teams to deliver profitable growth and strengthen market competitiveness across the portfolio.</p><p><br/></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Define and execute the product segment strategy, aligned with market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.</li><li>Manage the full product lifecycle from concept development through to launch and phase-out.</li><li>Monitor competitor products, launches, and marketing activity to identify opportunities and strengthen market positioning.</li><li>Support and co-lead product launches, including business cases, training, launch campaigns, and customer engagement activities.</li><li>Conduct market analysis and customer visits to identify commercial opportunities and support strategic growth initiatives.</li><li>Develop pricing recommendations and profitability analysis to support value-based selling and margin improvement.</li><li>Ensure product information, certifications, and system data are accurate and maintained across PIM and SAP platforms.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, R&amp;D, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support innovation and portfolio development.</li><li>Deliver product training and support commercial teams with value-selling initiatives.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Candidate Profile</p><ul><li>Proven experience within product management, product marketing, or commercial portfolio management.</li><li>Background within engineered wood products, MDF/HDF, particleboard, laminates, decorative surfaces, or adjacent building materials industries preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, market analysis, and commercial strategy.</li><li>Experience managing product launches and cross-functional development projects.</li><li>Strong analytical and commercial skills, including pricing, profitability, and business case evaluation.</li><li>Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.</li><li>Familiarity with SAP, PIM systems, and product management tools desirable.</li><li>Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Fluent English and German required.</li><li>Degree qualified in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline preferred.</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Why Join Us?</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and technical expertise within the engineered wood products industry. You will play a central role in shaping the future direction of a strategically important product segment, working within an international and collaborative environment focused on long-term growth and product excellence.</p> </div>