ASEAN Category Manager: Growth, Strategy & Pricing

ZF SALES AND SERVICE (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Malaysia seeks a Category Manager to define and execute strategies aligned with global objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-7 years of product management experience, preferably in the automotive sector. Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with tools like SAP and Salesforce are essential. Join us to drive portfolio performance and shape the future of mobility in an innovative work environment.

Benefits

Global development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Team-oriented atmosphere

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in product management; automotive industry experience is a plus.
• Business-fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Knowledge of ZF products, structures, and processes (especially GD-PEP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute regional category strategy in line with global guidelines.
• Drive portfolio performance across sales, margin, volume, mix, and pricing.
• Develop growth targets and battle plans for key customers.

Skills

Strategic and analytical skills

Customer-oriented

Negotiation skills

Relationship management capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Cognos

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

A leading automotive company in Malaysia seeks a Category Manager to define and execute strategies aligned with global objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-7 years of product management experience, preferably in the automotive sector. Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with tools like SAP and Salesforce are essential. Join us to drive portfolio performance and shape the future of mobility in an innovative work environment.