Product Development Coordinator

Genuine Parts Company; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APG 'Me' Day

Paid Parental Leave

Training

Business Perks: retailer discounts

Events

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity

Security: 30-year track record

Job summary

Auto Parts Group (APG) in Brendale, QLD is seeking a full-time permanent Product Development coordinator to support product range development, catalogue accuracy and supplier coordination. The role reports to the Procurement and Pricing Manager and works with Sales, Marketing and Purchasing to identify opportunities for profitable range growth.

The ideal candidate has experience in product coordination, catalogue management and purchasing, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in product coordination, catalogue management, category support, purchasing or a similar commercial role. (Auto parts experience desirable)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, pricing, margin and market data.
• High attention to detail and confidence managing product information, range data and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support product range development, catalogue maintenance and new product research across Automotive and Commercial Vehicle categories.
• Analyse sales, margin, pricing, competitor and market information to identify growth and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor product performance and assist with demand forecasting, pricing reviews and range action plans.
• Work closely with Purchasing to support product availability, supplier communication and ongoing supply requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams on category opportunities, promotional activity and competitive pricing.
• Ensure product information, descriptions and catalogue data are accurate, complete and sourced through approved vendors.
• Champion APG Values and support compliance with company policies, purchasing authorities and safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Product coordination

Catalogue management

Category support

Purchasing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

About Auto Parts Group (APG)
At Auto Parts Group (APG), we aim to be Australia’s top independent supplier of genuine and aftermarket automotive parts, providing our customers with a \"Real Advantage.\"
APG is part of GPC Asia Pacific, a leading supplier of industrial and automotive parts in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. GPC has over 8,000 employees in Asia Pacific and more than 60,000 globally, with well-known brands like Repco, NAPA, AMX, and Motion Industries.

About The Role:

APG is seeking a full-time permanent Product Development coordinator based out of Brendale, QLD . Reporting to the Procurement and Pricing Manager, the Product Development team supports product range development, catalogue accuracy, pricing, supplier coordination and category performance across APG categories.

This role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and approved suppliers to identify product opportunities, monitor performance, maintain product information and support profitable range growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support product range development, catalogue maintenance and new product research across Automotive and Commercial Vehicle categories.
• Analyse sales, margin, pricing, competitor and market information to identify growth and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor product performance and assist with demand forecasting, pricing reviews and range action plans.
• Work closely with Purchasing to support product availability, supplier communication and ongoing supply requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams on category opportunities, promotional activity and competitive pricing.
• Ensure product information, descriptions and catalogue data are accurate, complete and sourced through approved vendors.
• Champion APG Values and support compliance with company policies, purchasing authorities and safety requirements.

About You:

• Experience in product coordination, catalogue management, category support, purchasing or a similar commercial role. (Auto parts experience desirable)
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales, pricing, margin and market data.
• High attention to detail and confidence managing product information, range data and systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with suppliers.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach aligned with APG Values: Customer First, Smart Service, One Team and Safe for All.

Benefits

• APG 'Me' Day: A paid, flexible day for team members to use as they wish.
• Paid Parental Leave: Newly introduced paid parental leave for permanent employees.
• Training: Comprehensive training, support, and resources provided.
• Business Perks: Exclusive discounts with retailers like Woolworths, JB HIFI, Caltex, and Hoyts Cinemas.
• Events: Regular team catch-ups, monthly events, and annual awards.
• Wellbeing: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, including financial and legal counselling.
• Diversity: A diverse team with varying ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.
• Security: A 30-year strong and growing business.

About The Work Environment:

Now is the perfect time to join our dynamic team as we focus on continuous improvement, technology, and safety. We are driven to provide the best customer experience and need individuals to help us reach our goals. It all starts with you.

GPC Asia Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.