Strategic Category Manager: Growth, NPI & Portfolio
ZF Group
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Job summary
ZF Services, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Category Manager to own regional category strategy and portfolio roadmap, delivering growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You will align regional priorities with global strategy and partner across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Product Information, and Supply Chain.
You will develop category strategies, conduct market and competitive analyses, drive portfolio development, monitor performance, support pricing, lead NPI initiatives, and
Qualifications
- 5+ years in Category Management, Product Management, Portfolio Management, Marketing, or a related commercial role.
- Familiarity with the Aftermarket sector; chassis experience preferred.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with objectives to drive growth and profitability.
- Conduct market, VIO, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
- Drive portfolio development and coverage expansion based on market potential.
- Monitor category performance and translate insights into improvement plans.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Marketing on strategies.
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Job description
ZF Services, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Category Manager to own regional category strategy and portfolio roadmap, delivering growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You will align regional priorities with global strategy and partner across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Product Information, and Supply Chain.
You will develop category strategies, conduct market and competitive analyses, drive portfolio development, monitor performance, support pricing, lead NPI initiatives, and
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