Job Description

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:

• 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;
• Perform research of OE and aftermarket competitor catalogues, interchanges, prices and component information to support gap analysis and new part additions;
• Liaise with other functional teams, including Purchasing, Engineering, Brand, Data & Finance to ensure all aspects of the introduction process proceed without delay;
• Preparation of master NPI support material, including bulletins, or other product information and supply to Brand marketing & catalogue data teams;
• Management of new part additions to SAP and ongoing material maintenance in SAP;
• Ongoing support for Sales and field marketing teams for queries on product specification, range, NPI status;
• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of application and product data in all publications;
• Assist with and respond to product enquiries submitted by sales personnel and customers;
• Assist with re-sourcing activities as appropriate to ensure competitive cost base;

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Good project management and organizational skills, able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing business needs;
• Experience in data or materials management functions or similar product related environment;
• English language;
• Excellent computer skills with good knowledge of MS Office and SAP;
• Team player;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Well organised with a keen eye for detail 
• Ability to meet or beat assigned targets and deadlines consistently;
• Experience in work in cross-functional team’s;

• Ideally able to demonstrate knowledge of engines and experience of working with automotive replacement parts;

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