Category Manager BL CV AP

About The Team:

The team focuses on driving regional growth through strategic portfolio management and close collaboration with sales and OE project teams.
You’ll be part of a dynamic environment that values customer proximity, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.
The department plays a key role in translating market needs into profitable product offerings across the region.

What you can look forward to as AM Regional Category Manager:

• Define and execute the regional aftermarket portfolio strategy in alignment with global category objectives.
• Drive profitable growth through sales, margin, and volume improvements across the product portfolio.
• Act as the voice of the regional market, translating customer needs into product specifications and business cases.
• Lead pricing strategy, including NPI price recommendations, annual adjustments, and promotional setups.
• Collaborate with regional sales teams, OE project managers, and service readiness teams to ensure market success.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as customer visits, vehicle parc coverage, and product range effectiveness.
• Support category book development and contribute to HLBC creation and approval processes.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and provide input for product positioning and go-to-market strategies.

Your Profile as AM Regional Category Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in product management, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and customer-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel advanced), Cognos, SAP, and Salesforce.
• Fluent in English and Mand; additional language skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with ZF products, structures, and GD-PEP processes.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.

Why you should choose ZF in Shanghai:

• Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support, and a flexible working environment.
• Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
• Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues, and shape the future with us.