Category Manager

About the role

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality - developed and manufactured responsibly - that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. Our Culture PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. JOB PURPOSE This position is responsible for overall category management on Thermal product lines.

Responsibilities

• Product and Range Define product line positioning together with local sales team.
• Define new product programs together with Global Product Line Management team and implementation plan.
• Define product specification. Liaise with Global Product Line Management and Technical teams regarding technical spec, feeding in requirement for market positioning.
• Track new product development and sales status in AP, and PDP effectiveness alignment among related teams.
• Set up or update product life cycle management policy and implement product policy for AP range.
• Regular review of range; from gap analysis against vehicle parc and competitor comparisons to cleanliness of the range.
• Communication Create sales argumentation and product advantages with support from Global Product Line Management and Engineering teams. Liaise with sales to train customers on features and benefits over our competitors. Create marcomms materials in support of B&C team support.
• Undertake Key customer presentations in AP.
• Feedback market requirements and modify product offering as appropriate.
• Price and Promotion Program annual price policy and promotion scheme by product line.
• Manage product GM to achieve the set target by product line.
• Monitor customer requirements and competitor moves, regular price benchmarking.
• Monitor the key material movement liaising with Purchasing team.
• Responsibility for Product Line Sales and Gross Margin target in AP.
• Go to market activities and sales forecast management Support product launch for key customers.
• Evaluate channel expansion plan with sales and operation team.
• Monthly sales Forecast and inventory forecast based on sales analysis and market movement.

Requirements

• Bachelor or above;
• 8+ years experience in a multinational automotive company in product management role;
• Thermal knowledge is a mandatory
• Responsible and reliable;
• Strong commercial sense on AP business;
• Team player and strong communication;
• Initiative on result driving;
• Flexible for travel
• Excellent on Excel, PPT, and SAP
• Proficiency in English
• Aftermarket experience is preferred
• Other auto parts engineering background is a plus

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