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ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.

ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Global Category Management Friction Lead (m/f/d) - open to multiple locations

Country/Region:  PL
Location: 

Warszawa, MZ, PL, 00-124

Req ID 68370 Warsaw, Poland
     

About the team:
Product categories are at the heart of the ZF Aftermarket strategy and organization when it comes to product sales, profitability, and market penetration. The category Control Systems is thriving and one of the global leaders in braking. We are recruiting a best-in-class global expert and leader in the field of braking for passenger car friction products (brake pads and brake shoes)
 
What you can look forward to, as Global Category Manager Friction (m/f/d):
•    Details medium to long term strategic direction for the Pass. Car friction product line (brake pads and brake shoes), including market trends & competitor landscape, by defining growth requirements, brands, price positioning, product specifications and sourcing strategy
•    Drives execution of strategy to deliver commercial success of respective product line and achieve sales, margin & profitability performance targets
•    Leads definition of Go-to-Market Strategy with corresponding global sales, margin and market share targets deployed through Regional Category managers targets
•    Fill in pipeline/reservoir for new product opportunities derived from OE technologies or new legislation or category related products
•    Leads cross functional teams globally for execution of strategic measures  

 

Your profile:
•    Min. Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics or similar fields
•    Min 8+ years of preferably automotive sectors experience in similar managerial positions in multi-nationalities organization
•    Ability to see the big picture, understand business needs, formulate strategies and translate these into actions to achieve the business goals
•    Presents ideas effectively & able to deliver presentations to Senior Management with fluent English
•    Project management skills, to support follow up on implementation of strategic actions plans with strong negotiating, influencing and relationship management skills
 
We offer:
•    An employment contract in a stable, global company
•    Implementation package-full training and support from experienced managers and employees who will make sure, that you feel comfortable while performing newly entrusted tasks
•    Hybrid or remote system work and flexible working hours
•    Possibility of participation in private medical care and life insurance
•    Annual bonus, cafeteria system
•    Company car
•    Very good working atmosphere - working in an international team, interesting projects and tasks
 

 

Be part of our ZF team as Global Category Management Friction Lead (m/f/d) - open to multiple locations and apply now!

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Joanna Becher

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