Category Manager BL CV ASEAN

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company seeks a Category Manager BL CV ASEAN in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role involves defining category strategy, driving portfolio performance, and acting as a category expert. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years in product management, preferably in the automotive sector. Knowledge of relevant tools like Excel and SAP is essential. Join this innovative team to shape the future of mobility and enjoy diverse growth opportunities.

Benefits

Global development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in product management, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Business-fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Knowledge of ZF products and processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute regional category strategy in line with global guidelines.
• Drive portfolio performance across sales, margin, volume, mix, and pricing.
• Coordinate benchmarking activities against competitors.

Skills

Strong strategic and analytical skills

Excellent negotiation and influencing capabilities

Customer-oriented

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Cognos

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Category Manager BL CV ASEAN

Country/Region: MY

Location: Petaling Jaya, 10, MY, 47810

Req ID 80179|Petaling Jaya, Malaysia,ZF Sales and Service (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

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 ASEAN and apply now!

Contact

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.