Associate Product Manager - LV Axle

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage product line performance, including sales, margin, and customer and channel profitability.
• Support pricing activities, including competitive benchmarking, price positioning, and margin optimization.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve overall category performance.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, pricing dynamics, and growth opportunities.
• Maintain competitive cross-references and market intelligence.
• Monitor competitor product offerings, coverage, and positioning to inform product and pricing strategy.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) development through sales analysis, forecasting inputs, and performance tracking.
• Support Manufacturing Footprint Optimization (MFO) initiatives and sourcing transitions to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to align inventory, timing, and system data during transitions.
• Maintain and manage product category data, including new part number setup, lifecycle management and supersessions, and product rationalization activities.
• Perform VIO-based coverage gap analysis and support expansion of the Light Axle portfolio.
• Ensure accurate and timely part setup across ERP, PIM, and pricing systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enable speed to market and launch readiness.
• Support and drive timely execution of product launches and speed-to-market initiatives.
• Create and maintain master data required to enable content, pricing, eCommerce, and ERP systems.
• Support and drive timely execution of product launches and speed-to-market initiatives.
• Provide analytical support for business cases, forecasts, and leadership reviews.
• Partner with Sales teams to incorporate customer and field insights into product, pricing, and launch decisions.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• 1+ years of experience in product management, analytics, or aftermarket business preferred.
• Experience within automotive aftermarket, driveline, or light vehicle systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP, PIM, and pricing systems, such as SAP, preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in Power BI or similar tools preferred.
• Excellent data management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive results.