We are hiring for temporary position (analyst - 1 year) and fixed position (specialist).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To support the Product Manager in all aspects of the role, including the market research and data management needed to launch New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, and responsibility for the on-going management of these projects through the various stages to completion.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. New Product Introduction (NPI) : project manage the full end-to-end process from initiation to completion, ensuring NPI projects are completely in a timely and highly accurate manner;
2. Perform research of OE and aftermarket competitor catalogues, interchanges, prices and component information to support gap analysis and new part additions;
3. Liaise with other functional teams, including Purchasing, Engineering, Brand, Data & Finance to ensure all aspects of the introduction process proceed without delay;
4. Preparation of master NPI support material, including bulletins, or other product information and supply to Brand marketing & catalogue data teams;
5. Management of new part additions to SAP and ongoing material maintenance in SAP;
6. Ongoing support for Sales and field marketing teams for queries on product specification, range, NPI status;
7. Responsible for accuracy and completeness of application and product data in all publications;
8. Assist with and respond to product enquiries submitted by sales personnel and customers;
9. Assist with re-sourcing activities as appropriate to ensure competitive cost base;
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
10. Good project management and organizational skills, able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing business needs;
11. Experience in data or materials management functions or similar product related environment;
12. English language;
13. Excellent computer skills with good knowledge of MS Office and SAP;
14. Team player;
15. Good written and oral communication skills;
16. Well organised with a keen eye for detail
17. Ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines consistently;
18. Experience in work in cross-functional team’s;
19. Ideally able to demonstrate knowledge of engines and experience of working with automotive replacement parts;
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