Product Development Coordinator

AUS GPC Asia Pacific Australia Pty Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Me Day

Paid Parental Leave

Training Provided

Retail Discounts

Team Events

Wellbeing Support

Diversity & Inclusion

Job Security

Job summary

Auto Parts Group (APG) is seeking a full-time Product Development Coordinator based at Brendale, QLD. You will support product range development, catalogue accuracy, pricing, and supplier coordination to drive profitable range growth.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Purchasing to identify opportunities, monitor performance and maintain product information. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in product coordination or similar commercial role.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales, pricing and margins.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage product data.

Responsibilities

• Support product range development, catalogue maintenance and new product research.
• Analyse sales, margin, pricing, competitor and market information.
• Monitor product performance and assist with demand forecasting and pricing reviews.
• Work with Purchasing to support product availability and supplier communication.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on category opportunities and pricing.
• Ensure product data and catalogue descriptions are accurate and sourced from approved vendors.
• Champion APG values and ensure compliance with policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Product coordination

Catalogue management

Category support

Purchasing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

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. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.