Category Manager

ZF Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company seeks a Category Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves defining and executing a regional category strategy while driving portfolio performance across multiple metrics. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of product management experience, preferably in the automotive sector, and strong strategic, analytical, and negotiation skills. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proficiency in MS Excel are essential, along with business-fluent English.

Benefits

Global development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Supportive team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in product management; experience in the automotive industry 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

Negotiation and influencing

Customer-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Cognos

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

About the Team

Responsible for creating and implementing timely regional product range development plans for respective product line/s to achieve defined KPI targets derived from business/ customer requirements in IAM and OES according to GDPEP process and OP/SP targets.

What you can look forward to as Category Manager CV ASEAN:

• Define and execute regional category strategy in line with global guidelines and brand positioning.

• Drive portfolio performance across sales, margin, volume, mix, and pricing.

• Develop growth targets and battle plans for key customers in collaboration with sales leaders.

• Act as the voice of the ASEAN market to define product specifications and customer segment positioning.

• Transform market and customer requirements into profitable portfolio opportunities supported by business cases.

• Lead pricing strategy, including NPI price recommendations, yearly adjustments, and promotional setups.

• Coordinate benchmarking activities against competitors to support product positioning.

• Serve as category expert internally and externally, supporting sales teams and customer meetings.

Your profile as Category Manager CV ASEAN:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: 3–7 years in product management; automotive industry experience is a plus.

• Specific Knowledge: Advanced MS Excel; familiarity with Cognos, SAP, and Salesforce.

• Social Competence / Technical Ability: Strong strategic and analytical skills; customer-oriented; excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship management capabilities.

• Languages: Business-fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

• Other: Knowledge of ZF products, structures, and processes (especially GD-PEP) preferred.

Why you should choose ZF in Malaysia?

• 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.

Be part of our ZF team as Category Manager BL CV AP and apply now!