Regional Product Line Manager AFP

Gates Corporation; Rosario; Presencial; ARS 179.562.764 - 269.344.146; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gates Corporation is seeking a Regional Product Line Manager to enable profitable growth of the Automotive Fluid Power product line across the Americas. You will drive market intelligence, pricing, portfolio management, and new product development, collaborating with Global PLM, Commercial, Operations, and Engineering to align strategies and deliver revenue and margin growth.

The role requires deep regional market knowledge, strategic pricing, and cross-functional leadership to optimize catalog

Formación

• 8–10 years of experience in regional product management or related fields.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• English professional proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Develop regional automotive hose market understanding and competitive landscape.
• Drive product line strategy execution and pricing.
• Lead full product lifecycle including launches and obsolescence.
• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and commercial teams for demand and supply alignment.
• Lead strategic programs like 80/20 and catalog optimization.

Conocimientos

English Proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Position Summary

The Regional Product Line Manager (RPLM) is responsible for enabling profitable growth of the Automotive Fluid Power product line across Mexico and the Americas region. This role integrates market intelligence, pricing, portfolio management, and new product development to drive revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction. The RPLM works cross-functionally with Global PLM, Commercial, Operations, and Engineering teams to execute product strategies aligned to Gates business objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of regional automotive and engine hose markets, including VIO (Vehicles in Operation), trends, and competitive landscape.
• Drive product line strategy execution, aligning with global roadmap and regional commercial plans.
• Manage full product lifecycle including new product introductions, obsolescence, and catalog optimization.
• Lead pricing strategy and margin management aligned with SGM targets.
• Drive new product introduction and adoption, tracking KPI performance vs targets.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, portfolio gap analysis, and market opportunity identification.
• Support sales with technical, commercial, and catalog tools to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and commercial teams for demand and supply alignment.
• Lead strategic programs (80/20, catalog optimization, key account integrations).

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 8-10 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• English Professional Proficiency
• Revenue growth and market share expansion for assigned product lines.
• EBITDA margin improvement (100–200 bps annually).
• Price realization and SGM compliance.
• New product vitality (% sales from new products).
• Portfolio coverage improvement vs competitors.
• Inventory turns and product rationalization impact (80/20).
• Customer satisfaction and OEM scorecard performance.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.