Product Specialist (Automotive Domain)
Location Gurugram - Haryana, India
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS
Performing the function of the Local Specialist for the product portfolio (competition, trends, user needs, local key accounts and developing possible strategic options)
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Support of key account (KA)/sales teams in the "push" development of the portfolio (incl. preparation of stock proposals and customer offers, participation in customer presentations as "expert" for the assortment)
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Responsible for the local budget Sales and Consolidated Gross Margin (Conso GM II) for the portfolio
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Understanding local market needs; identifying opportunities; providing input for global product management (PM) (to adjust portfolio, performance and cost of product portfolio)
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Planning and preparing the introduction of globally developed products on site; developing and launching local products (only in consultation with global PM) [if required]; ensuring compliance with product and packaging regulations, costs, quality standards, and project schedules.
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Conducting training for internal (sales team) and external (e.g. WDs, workshops) customers (in cooperation with the local/central training department); acting as the customer's primary contact for the product (technical); attending exhibitions
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Contribute to the determination of local product prices (e.g. gross price or standard net price in collaboration with the price manager) to optimize portfolio growth and profitability.
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Participate in analyzing portfolio performance (e.g. Sales/Conso GM II) and assortment optimization; promote corrective actions (in cooperation with Sales & Marketing) if an unsatisfactory sales/profitability development is detected; carry out deletions of "less sold / not profitable" products with low chances of sustainable market success (in coordination with global PM)
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Participation in supporting sales planning (incl. budgeting process & forecasting), inventory/OFCF management
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Assist in supporting quality management (especially in case of major problems or product/package deviations from the agreed specification; understanding local legal, environmental and safety requirements) as well as supporting and defining product marketing strategies (in cooperation with the marketing department; including support in preparing and translating local materials); assist in coordinating all local activities relevant to the product group.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:8 yrs tplus
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
HELLA India Autoparts & Services
Pallavi Sinha
Plot no 184, udhog vihar
Phase 1
