Product Manager – Automotive Aftermarket Parts

About the role

Genuine Parts Company, the global leader in automotive parts and accessories, is hiring a Product Manager for GPC Asia Pacific, which is the largest automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand. The role covers product management and sourcing across Australia and New Zealand, working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to grow categories, optimise product performance and drive profitable outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage product ranges and lifecycle strategies
• Support category plans and drive profitable growth
• Source and introduce new products and suppliers
• Grow own brand product performance and sales
• Analyse market, competitor and pricing trends and recommend range optimisation and rationalisation
• Forecast demand and sales performance for new products
• Maintain product quality, specifications and packaging standards
• Manage catalogue and product data accuracy
• Deliver product training, technical information and sales support
• Monitor market share and category performance metrics
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and supplier partners

Required profile

• Proven product management experience
• Commercial acumen and category management capability
• Experience sourcing products and managing suppliers
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing product lifecycles and range performance
• Ability to interpret market trends and competitor activity
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Experience with sales forecasting and business planning
• Preferred: automotive, industrial or technical products background
• Preferred: tertiary qualification or trade background

Required skills

• Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making
• Project or programme management capability
• Quality assurance and product compliance knowledge
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills