Category Manager BL PC Indonesia

PT ZFAG Aftermarket Jakarta; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive solutions provider in Indonesia is seeking a Category Manager to drive product portfolio strategies and customer alignment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree along with 3-7 years of experience in automotive product management, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. This role involves transforming market requirements into profitable opportunities and aligns with the sales team for effective execution. Join a team that fosters individual growth and contributes to innovative mobility solutions.

Benefits

Global development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Supportive team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 3-7 years in automotive product management.
• Fluent in business English.
• Automotive industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate cross-divisional & external supplier competitiveness support.
• Ensure customer proximity by transforming market & customer requirements.
• Align, define, and execute regional portfolio strategy.

Skills

Strategic/analytic skills

Customer oriented

Negotiating

Influencing skills

Relationship management skills

Education

Bachelor of science degree in business, engineering or related

Job description

As a part of the global ZF Group, ZF product has been a reliable partner for over 100 years within the automotive and industrial industry.

What you can look forward to as Category Manager BL PC Indonesia:

• Interrogate cross-divisional & external supplier competitiveness support (COGS productivity)
• Define and Pursue growth targets & battle plans for key customers together with sales leaders.
• Voice of the (sub-) regional market to define the product specifications, to position product in the right customer segment for financial success respecting global guidelines and brand strategy.
• Ensure customer proximity by transforming market & customer requirements into profitable portfolio opportunities with supporting business cases. Responsible for portfolio range extension (Pipeline: REMAN, 2nd line, Premium and rep. kit).
• Align, define and execute regional portfolio strategy, as part of regional category book in line with global strategy.
• Act as (sub-)regional AM gate keeper to support (sub-)regional front-line sales team, align with regional OE Project Manager to ensure AM requirements are fulfilled in RFQ, CQ & GDPEP meetings. If Global Service readiness exists in the category, and if it is a new development for a lead customer then GDPEP is covered by global service readiness team). If application project, then local service team shall lead Service readiness execution locally
• Voice of Category internally/externally and at customer meetings. Support sales & customers and act as portfolio expert.
• Align & support OP & SP process in the regional respective portfolio with Head of Category

Your Profile as Category Manager BL PC Indonesia:

• Education: Bachelor of science degree in business, engineering or related
• Experience: 3-7 years in automotive product management
• Languages: English, business fluent
• Strategic/analytic skills, Customer oriented, negotiating, influencing & relationship management skills
• Automotive industry experience is a plus

Why you should choose ZF in Indonesia:

• Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.
• Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
• Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.