Category Manager CV ASEAN

ZF Aftermarket; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Selangor, Malaysia seeks a Category Manager for CV ASEAN to define and execute category strategies. The role involves driving portfolio performance and developing customer plans, requiring 3–7 years of product management experience, preferably in the automotive sector. Candidates should be fluent in English with strong analytical and negotiation skills. The company offers opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Individual growth opportunities

Diverse working environment

Global development opportunities

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 and brand positioning.
• Drive portfolio performance across sales, margin, volume, mix, and pricing.
• Develop growth targets and battle plans for key customers.

Skills

Strong strategic and analytical skills

Customer-oriented

Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship management capabilities

Education

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

Tools

Advanced MS Excel

Familiarity with Cognos

Familiarity with SAP

Familiarity with Salesforce

Job description

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.