Global Product Manager Suspension Products Aftermarket (mwd)

Your Mission

As Global Product Manager Suspension Products (m/w/d) you will drive product management product launches and market activities within the aftermarket. Your responsibilities will include maintaining product and SAP master data coordinating closely with SCM and Quality supporting pricing and market analysis and contributing to project management forecasting and business case this role you will manage a portfolio of suspension products supporting their growth profitability and market competitiveness

Your tasks

Product Management & Master Data

Create and continuously update product management documents including product master files cross-references and vehicle linkages

Create and maintain product master data in SAP.

Compile and maintain product catalogs and support their launch on online platforms.

Define and optimize product bundling concepts such as kits and assemblies.

Product Lifecycle

Forecast product demand by estimating peak sales volumes and defining ramp-up and ramp-down scenarios throughout the product lifecycle.

Manage product supersession and discontinuation activities ensuring a regular and strategic optimization of the product portfolio.

Identify market opportunities and determine the most suitable products and optimal timing for successful product launches.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with SCM on product lifecycle management including initial stock preparation and tracking of existing inventory.

Coordinate with Quality on technical knowledge transfer product training product quality checks and warranty processes.

Coordinate product launches in the aftermarket and define their pricing strategy

Market Analysis

Conduct competitive benchmark analyses from both commercial and technical perspectives.

Identify portfolio gaps and assess their commercial viability through business case evaluation

Project Management & Business Development

Lead and track projects with regards to resources time cost and quality.

Support the development and evaluation of product innovations and business cases.

Prepare trade fairs and support market launches for new products.

Plan and manage outbound marketing and sales activities.

Your profile

Successfully completed university degree preferably in Business Administration Economics Industrial Engineering or a comparable field.

At least min. 3 years of experience in market analysis or data management preferably in the automotive aftermarket.

Knowledge of OE and competitor reference structures is an advantage.

Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to structure complex topics and translate findings into clear business recommendations.

Advanced skills in Excel or BI tools such as Power BI for data analysis.

SAP user knowledge is a plus

Excellent communication coordination and stakeholder management skills in international and cross-functional settings.

Very good English language skills; additional language skills (esp. German) are beneficial.

Engineering knowledge/background would be a plus.

What we offer
We provide a benefits package designed to support the professional and personal wellbeing of our employees. This includes meal vouchers of up to 945 RON and a 1000 RON referral bonus along with access to a 7Card membership. Transportation is ensured from over 30 localities around Sibiu and for colleagues based in Sibiu we offer a Tursib subscription. We also offer holiday Christmas and Easter bonuses and we support participation in some local sports events by covering the registration fees.

In our locations our colleagues have access to catering services in onsite canteens ensuring a comfortable workplace environment. We continually invest in professional development through training sessions qualification programs and workshops focused on both technical and soft skills.

If this aligns with what you are looking for in a future employer we look forward to receiving your application.

We value diversity

Therefore we welcome all qualified applications regardless of gender nationality ethnic and social origin religion/ideology disability age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1