Product Coordinator, Fluid Power - US/Mexico

Gates Corporation; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Chihuahua, MX is seeking a Product Coordinator to support the Fluid Power Product Line Management team across the US and Mexico. You will help maintain product data, coordinate cross-functional activities, and support launches to enable profitable growth.

The role emphasizes accurate information, dashboard creation, and collaboration across functions and regions. English fluency is required and Spanish is preferred, with up to 10% travel and an office-based work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalently qualified experience will be considered.
• Two+ years of experience in product coordination, sales support, marketing, operations, supply chain, or related environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and project-coordination skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work across functions, cultures, and locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams; experience with ERP/CRM/product-information/BI systems preferred.
• Ability to consolidate data from multiple sources and create clear summaries and reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product, pricing, lifecycle, and competitive information across systems and tools for FP-US/MX portfolio.
• Coordinate product data, specifications, cross-references, samples, literature, images, and sales-enablement materials.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and meeting materials by consolidating cross-functional inputs.
• Track product line initiatives, portfolio actions, and key deliverables; escalate risks or gaps as needed.
• Coordinate actions related to product availability, backlog, quality, lifecycle, inventory, and customer requests with clear ownership.
• Support demand planning, inventory reviews, item setup, product changes, and phase-in/phase-out activities.
• Respond to routine product inquiries and route technical or commercial decisions to SMEs.
• Maintain action logs, decision records, and standard processes for US and MX teams.
• Support new product introductions and content updates by coordinating launch materials and localization.
• Compile information for pricing reviews, strategic quotes, portfolio analyses, and market research.
• Coordinate product training, trade shows, customer meetings, and distributor events.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

ERP systems

CRM systems

BI systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

ERP

CRM

Product information systems

Business intelligence

Job description

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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.

Lets 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?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our team. In this role, you will support the Fluid Power Product Line Management team across the United States and Mexico and report to the Senior Director, Product Line Management for Fluid Power in the Americas.

The Product Coordinator helps the Fluid Power Product Line Management team execute priorities consistently across the US and Mexico. This role maintains accurate product and commercial information, coordinates cross-functional activities, supports product launches and portfolio initiatives, and provides the reporting and follow-through needed to serve customers and enable profitable growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate product, pricing, lifecycle, competitive, and commercial information across approved systems and reporting tools for the FP-US/MX portfolio.
• Coordinate product data, specifications, cross-references, samples, literature, images, and other sales-enablement materials.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and meeting materials by consolidating cross-functional inputs.
• Track product line initiatives, portfolio actions, and key deliverables; follow up with owners and elevate risks or gaps.
• Coordinate cross-functional actions related to product availability, backlog, quality, lifecycle, inventory, and customer requests, ensuring clear ownership and timely follow-through.
• Support demand-planning and inventory reviews, item setup, product changes, sourcing, phase-in/phase-out activities, and Excess & Obsolete inventory actions.
• Respond to routine product inquiries and route technical or commercial decisions to the appropriate subject-matter expert.
• Maintain action logs, decision records, shared files, and standard processes to support consistent execution across the U.S. and Mexico.
• Support new product introductions and product-content updates by coordinating launch materials, samples, training tools, readiness reviews, translation, and localization.
• Compile accurate information for pricing reviews, strategic quotes, portfolio analyses, business cases, and market or competitive research.
• Coordinate product training, trade shows, customer meetings, distributor events, and related follow-up actions.
• Organize Voice of Customer feedback and support commercial initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve data quality and simplify recurring work.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in product coordination, sales support, marketing, operations, supply chain, project coordination, or a related business environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams; experience working with ERP, CRM, product-information, or business-intelligence systems is preferred.
• Ability to consolidate data from multiple sources, identify inconsistencies, and create clear summaries and reports.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, proactive, and comfortable following through with stakeholders to close actions.
• Interest in learning fluid power products, applications, customers, and markets; prior industrial or hydraulics experience is helpful but not required.
• English fluency required; Spanish-language capability is strongly preferred for effective collaboration across the United States and Mexico.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and occasionally accommodate meetings across regional time zones.
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without company sponsorship.

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.