Assistant Product Manager

Alliance Automotive Group; Hellaby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group is seeking an Assistant Product Manager for our busy team in Rotherham. You will manage the product range lifecycle from introduction to end of life, maintain the live product file in ERP systems, and support cataloguing using aftermarket solutions.

You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely launches and accurate data. You will work closely with Marketing and Sales to promote brand awareness and provide product factsheets and technical data.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive aftermarket.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage product range lifecycle from New to End of Life.
• Maintain product live file in ERP systems and cataloguing.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on new product launches.
• Perform supplier benchmark analysis including pricing and cross-referencing.
• Create product factsheets, technical data and notes with Technical teams.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to promote brand awareness.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Product lifecycle management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania.The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia. AAG’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 75 Distribution Centres, approximately 2,550 Stores and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centres. AAG has a revenue of 3.4 billion euros with over 17,000 employees. Learn more at www.allianceautomotivegroup.euWe have vacancy for an Assistant Product Manager to join our busy team based in Rotherham. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the ongoing management of the Product Groups under your control including lifecycle management, providing analysis and insight into requirements in an ever changing and evolving automotive aftermarket. Full management of the product groups allocated to the candidate from new to range introduction to end of life exit.We are offering a competitive salary and ideally, the successful candidate should have previous experience working within a similar background.Responsibilities:Responsible for complete product range lifecycle from New to Range through to end of life removalMaintaining the live product file on ERP systemsProduct cataloguing (Make model index) via aftermarket solutions and supporting the wider cataloguing business functionLiaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate new product launchesCarry out Supplier benchmark analysis including pricing and cross referencing.Working in conjunction with the supplier and internal Technical teams to produce and manage product factsheets, technical data and product notesWorking closely with the Marketing and Sales teams to promote internal and external brand awarenessHandling basic technical queriesEssential requirements;Strong level of computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel is essential.Experience of working within the Automotive AftermarketHigh level of commercial awareness.Team Player.High level of both written and verbal communication.Technical knowledge of vehicle components.Not the right fit? Create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.