Category Manager CV ASEAN

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a category manager?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?