About The Team The team focuses on driving regional growth through strategic portfolio management and close collaboration with sales and OE project teams. You’ll be part of a dynamic environment that values customer proximity, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork. The department plays a key role in translating market needs into profitable product offerings across the region. What you can look forward to as AM Regional Category Manager: ● Define and execute the regional aftermarket portfolio strategy in alignment with global category objectives. ● Drive profitable growth through sales, margin, and volume improvements across the product portfolio. ● Act as the voice of the regional market, translating customer needs into product specifications and business cases. ● Lead pricing strategy, including NPI price recommendations, annual adjustments, and promotional setups. ● Collaborate with regional sales teams, OE project managers, and service readiness teams to ensure market success. ● Monitor key performance indicators such as customer visits, vehicle parc coverage, and product range effectiveness. ● Support category book development and contribute to HLBC creation and approval processes. ● Conduct competitive benchmarking and provide input for product positioning and go-to-market strategies. Your Profile as AM Regional Category Manager: ● Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. ● 3–7 years of experience in product management, preferably within the automotive industry. ● Strong strategic, analytical, and customer-oriented mindset. ● Proficient in MS Office (Excel advanced), Cognos, SAP, and Salesforce. ● Fluent in English and Mand; additional language skills are a plus. ● Familiarity with ZF products, structures, and GD-PEP processes. ● Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills. ● Willingness to travel within the region as required. Why you should choose ZF in Shanghai: ● Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support, and a flexible working environment. ● Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all. ● Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues, and shape the future with us.