Director, Global Parts Category Management

Responsibilities: Strategic planning for category lifecycle, brand strategy, and product assortment to maximize sales and margins Lead and develop a team of product category managers, specialists, and service engineers Vendor and supplier management in collaboration with purchasing for optimal global suppliers, rebates, and lead times Monitor inventory health and reduce slow-moving or obsolete stock Cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, yield management, and supply chain for product launches and promotions Pricing strategy aligned to product lifecycle, brand, and market dynamics Maintain category management tools and enforce PDCA for continuous improvement

Key requirements: 10+ years in category management, strategic sourcing, or PLM in automotive parts/manufacturing 5+ years of supervisory/leadership experience Strong financial analysis and cross-functional leadership Excellent communication with executives and external stakeholders Proficiency with Microsoft, AI, and data analytics tools Detail-oriented with accuracy and quality Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Bi-lingual preferred but not required cross-functional collaboration strong communication strategic thinking Microsoft tools AI and data analytics tools category management systems