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Director, Global Parts Category Management
Ford Motor Company. Build and execute long-term category cycle plans, brand strategies, and product assortment plans to maximize sales and gross margins .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build and execute long-term category cycle plans, brand strategies, and product assortment plans to maximize sales and gross margins
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and customer preferences, providing actionable plans
- Lead a team of service engineers responsible for engineering, testing, validating, and overseeing mechanical service parts and advanced manufacturing solutions
- Work with purchasing to identify optimal global suppliers, rebates, and lead times while building supplier relationships
- Monitor inventory health and minimize slow-moving or obsolete stock
- Partner with marketing, sales, yield management, and supply chain teams to launch products, ensure availability, and support promotional tactics
- Partner with the Yield Management Director to create pricing strategies aligned with product lifecycle, brand, and market dynamics
- Optimize product volume and profitability
- Maintain category management tools and processes for strategy execution across the organization
- Utilize PDCA competencies for continuous improvement
- Report to the Executive Director, Global Parts Operations and Business Development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, marketing, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or product lifecycle management within the automotive parts or manufacturing industry
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in a leadership role
- Strategic financial analysis, cross-functional leadership, and deep knowledge of automotive aftermarket or OEM parts
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with executive leadership, team members, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders
- Strong command of Microsoft, AI, and data analytics tools
- Detail-oriented with commitment to accuracy and quality
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Bi-lingual preferred but not required