Job Description

KEY PURPOSE:
Manage regional Product Management team. Responsible for developing and maintaining regional product programme, aligning with respective Global Product Portfolio Managers.
PERFORMANCE MESURES:
Market Share development / Vehicle Parc coverage / Part number introductions in line with defined requirements / Speed to Market /NPI Tracker
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for developing the regional product management structure to support regional sales activities and global product strategies.
Manages the regional product management team to meet the KPIs and policies (as agreed with respective Global Product Lead) and manage the product life cycle with corresponding resource planning.
Define regional programme development needs and provide corresponding input for global consolidation with volume/ strategic relevance to enable global prioritization.
Support coordination of activities from other regions with supply base/ Aftermarket Manufacturing located in respective region.
Liaise with Global Product Leads and Purchasing to identify manufacturing or selection of suppliers to meet the product specification.
Create Business Case to support regional demand for new product lines to complement range of ZF products. Manage subsequent timely launch.
Regular technical and product appearance benchmarking to support positioning statement and refine product specification where necessary.
Drives process and performance improvement activities in her/his area of responsibility. 
Lead Engineering & Testing team for AP product releases.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
Strong sales/ marketing/ engineering background, understanding of IAM and aftermarket sales processes and business dynamics.
Understanding of ZF Group products and markets.
Experience in product specification, development processes.
Understanding of respective regional demands, competitor base and vehicle parc.

Contact Information

Lynn Liu, z607949@zf.com