Auto Parts Product Manager - BMW or Mercedes Lines in Newark, CA at WORLDPAC
Posted on: 14 Mar 2021
Newark, CA
Job Description
Career Snapshot
* Employee Type:
Full-Time
* Location:
Newark, CA
* Career Type:
Marketing
* Date Posted:
6/3/2021
About Us
At Advance Auto Parts we have a passion for YES. Each day we are motivated by a passion to help our Customers. We have a commitment to advance the lives of our fellow Team Members, Customers, and the Communities where we live and work.
When you join our team, you become one of more of over 70,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities and each other every day.
With over 5,100 stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, we are a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider. With opportunities ranging from our front lines in our Stores to our Distribution Centers to our Corporate Support Center and our rapidly growing Professional Business, we have the career for you.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Career Description
Job Description
Are you an experienced parts professional? Are you tired of working nights and weekends? Use your product knowledge to further your career with the best wholesale automotive parts distributor in the industry.
This position is responsible for the management of our German car lines (BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi.) If you have ever wanted to advance your career to the next level, heres your chance.
Essential Duties
* Primary responsibilities include product selection, product lifecycle management, and assigning the appropriate product brand quality by application in alignment with corporate objectives.
* Search for the most appropriate suppliers, by product category, from an approved list of WORLDPAC suppliers, with emphasis on both OEM and Aftermarket options.
* Interview and select potential suppliers with emphasis on coverage, quality, and value by category.
* Collaborate on inventory models for DCs, regional branches, branch locations, and high-service model locations to maximize availability and minimize investment.
* Work with sales teammates and management in the development, fine tuning, and problem resolution of our product offering.
Qualifications:
Required Skills
* Should have a strong knowledge of automotive parts, vehicle systems, and product manufacturers. Additionally, an understanding of how automotive service centers operate is a bonus.
* Previous experience in product management or purchasing is beneficial.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and AS400, with basic knowledge of Word, and PowerPoint computer programs.
* Should have good business writing and communication skills.
Advance Auto Parts
Raleigh, NC
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. provides automotive replacement parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items for domestic and imported cars, vans, sport utility vehicles, and light and heavy duty trucks. The company offers battery accessories, belts and hoses, brakes and brake pads, chassis and climate control parts, clutches and drive shafts, engines and engine parts, exhaust systems and parts, hub assemblies, ignition components and wires, radiators and cooling parts, starters and alternators, and steering and alignment parts.
It also offers air conditioning chemicals and accessories, air fresheners, antifreeze and washer fluids, electrical wires and fuses, electronics, floor mats, seat covers, interior accessories, hand and specialty tools, lighting products, performance parts, sealants, adhesives and compounds, tire repair accessories, vent shades, mirrors and exterior accessories, washes, waxes and cleaning supplies, and wiper blades. In addition, the company offers air filters, fuel and oil additives, fuel filters, grease and lubricants, motor oils, oil filters, part cleaners and treatments, and transmission fluids for engine maintenance.
Further, it offers battery and wiper installation, battery charging, engine light reading checking, electrical system testing, video clinic, oil and battery recycling, and loaner tool program services. Additionally, the company sells its products through its Website.
It serves professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of December 29, 2018, the company operated 4,966 stores and 143 branches under the Advance Auto Parts, Autopart International, Carquest, and Worldpac brand names in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada; and served 1,231 independently owned Carquest branded stores in Mexico, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, the British Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Islands. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. was founded in 1929 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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IndustryBusiness Services
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No. of Employees40, 000
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Jobs Posted27012
