Manager, Accessory & Regulation

Private Advertiser; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a seasoned Automotive Product Planner to lead design reviews, development, fitment validation and regulatory compliance for locally sourced vehicle accessories.

You will develop master schedules, manage supplier development timelines, and coordinate cross-functional activities to meet quality, cost and launch targets, while ensuring QCD performance and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• 5-10 years in automotive product planning, accessory development, supplier management, quality control or dealer operations.
• Strong knowledge of automotive product lifecycles, accessory development, supplier QCD management, audits and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in project scheduling, supplier sourcing, tender evaluation, negotiation and quality problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead design review, development, fitment validation and regulatory compliance for locally sourced vehicle accessories.
• Develop and manage project master schedules, supplier development timelines and cross-functional activities to hit quality, cost and launch targets.
• Lead supplier sourcing, assessment, tendering and appointment processes with technical and commercial evaluations.
• Monitor supplier performance in Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD), conduct supplier audits and coordinate CAPA for production, market quality and after-sales.
• Coordinate planning and supply of MMC Genuine Accessories and Dealer Option Accessories, including demand forecasting and supplier development.
• Establish, review and maintain SOPs and issue dealer bulletins covering installation requirements, technical guidance, software updates and product changes.
• Work with internal departments, suppliers, dealers, testing labs and authorities to resolve technical and project-related matters.
• Ensure accessory development activities and documentation comply with internal standards, approved specifications and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project scheduling

Supplier sourcing

Tender evaluation

Quality problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Automotive/Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lead the design review, development, fitment validation and regulatory compliance of locally sourced vehicle accessories, ensuring product safety, quality, reliability and compatibility with vehicle electrical systems.

Develop and manage project master schedules, supplier development timelines and cross-functional activities to achieve agreed quality, cost and launch targets.

Lead supplier sourcing, assessment, tendering and appointment processes, including technical and commercial evaluations and recommendations for management approval.

Monitor supplier performance in Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD), conduct supplier audits and coordinate corrective and preventive actions for production, market quality and after-sales concerns.

Coordinate the planning and supply of MMC Genuine Accessories and Dealer Option Accessories, including demand forecasting, order management, product availability and supplier development.

Establish, review and maintain departmental SOPs and issue dealer bulletins covering installation requirements, technical guidance, software updates and product changes.

Work closely with internal departments, suppliers, dealers, testing laboratories and relevant authorities to resolve technical and project-related matters.

Ensure accessory development activities and documentation comply with internal standards, approved specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Business Management or a related field.

Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience in automotive product planning, accessory development, supplier management, quality control or dealer operations.

Strong knowledge of automotive product lifecycles, accessory development, supplier QCD management, audits and regulatory requirements.

Experience in project scheduling, supplier sourcing, tender evaluation, negotiation and quality problem-solving.

Strong analytical, planning, leadership, stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office reporting tools.

Relevant training in project management, supplier audit, quality problem-solving, negotiation or leadership is an advantage.