Associate Category Manager- Steering and Suspension

Position Associate Category Manager: Steering & Suspension Location Auburn Hills, MI About us PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow At PHINIA, we create premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and industrial applications. We make sure our products are clean, efficient, and high-value because we know the actions we take today will have a profound impact on the world tomorrow. Our goal? The cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion. Always, PHINIA puts quality first, continuing our legacy with over a century of rich expertise and technological innovation. The name PHINIA has roots related to "bright" and "future," representing our confidence and commitment to bettering the world. Our Culture We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. PHINIA promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. Job purpose We are looking for an eager Associate Category Manager to join our growing PHINIA Delphi Steering & Suspension team! This position will provide the right candidate with many opportunities to learn and gain a wealth of experience in a rapidly growing product line. Key Responsibilities Accountable for profitable category growth in North America Responsible for supporting the category manager in developing and executing internal and external category plans Oversee vision and mission statement for Delphi product category portfolio Assist in developing strategies, initiatives and scorecard measures to achieve category and regional goals Turn environmental, customer, installer and product data into actionable tactics to drive profitable growth Perform market research and partner with third party vendors to ensure the organization is responding to the voice of the customer Work with multifunctional global team to execute category plan and align global product line strategy with regional needs Identify customer specific product assortments and inventory deployment proposals to maximize customer sales and minimize returns Collaborate on the development of marketing materials and promotional plans to support category vision Assist in presenting category plans to sales, customers and leadership team Communicate weekly, monthly and quarterly with sales on product line trends and customer concerns This position reports to the NA Marketing Director Product life cycle management Assist on implementing and maintaining pricing strategies based on market analytics Collaborate with category manager on identifying new to range product pipeline based on customer requests and market data, validating data in pipeline, and launching new products within the region Generate new product introduction ideas with support from cross functional team Support purchasing team with data to help drive down product costs Work with product and engineering to identify product attributes and specifications to support the development of marketing materials Partner with logistics team to manage inventory and plan for SKU obsolescence What we're looking for BASIC REQUIREMENTS Must have a minimum of 3+ years of Automotive Aftermarket Industry experience Must have at least 2+ years' experience in Category Management and Market & Data Analysis (or relevant experience) Good influential people skills, strategic thinking and problem-solving ability Willingness to learn, observe, and propose improvements to benefit the overall team Self-motivated and willing to take initiative Ability to effectively and efficiently manage numerous tasks under time-sensitive deadlines PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree is preferred but industry experience will be considered in place of a degree Product life cycle management experience is beneficial Knowledge of North American light, medium and heavy-duty aftermarket & channels of distribution is a big plus Experience with product line pricing is highly desired GAP analysis and interchange experience Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate across multiple teams Ability to manage complex data Familiarity with Microsoft Suite including Teams, Power BI, and excel What we offer We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain a highly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. What we believe Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction, and beneficial reuse Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results Safety You will consistently hear us say Safety FIRST! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance to ensure that our employees go home as safe and as healthy as when they came in, or even better! We also believe that health and safety is everyone's responsibility, as such, PHINIA employees will know and comply with all applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. The hazards of each task shall be assessed, and the risk shall be managed accordingly. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative. Equal Employment Opportunity PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Visa Sponsorship PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business needs. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received. Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. 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Created: 2024-11-19