Category Manager

Warsaw

Nazwa pozycji Category Manager

Lokalizacja Warszawa, Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Polska

Firma PHINIA

Dodano 14. 12. 2025

Informacje o stanowisku

About Us

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is an independent, market‑leading provider of premium solutions and components with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise. We serve the automotive and industrial sectors with fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products designed to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With more than 12,500 employees in 43 locations across 20 countries, PHINIA fosters an inclusive culture, promotes collaboration, and upholds robust ethical standards.

Job Purpose

The Category Manager is responsible for managing product performance within the region of responsibility in line with EMEA product strategy. The role focuses on market knowledge to support product development, leading market launches and phase‑outs, owning regional price management, and delivering product‑focused sales enablement tools and knowledge to the commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct market, channel, competitive & share‑of‑wallet analysis to identify and execute growth opportunities in the region.
Contribute to definition of segmentation, targeting & positioning plans.
Manage introduction, growth and phase‑out of products within the region.
Own New‑To‑Range forecasts and execute plans to achieve forecast accuracy.
Lead regional market launches of new products, ensuring customer shelf‑space wins.
Identify & manage regional opportunities for excess and obsolete stock reductions.
Lead cross‑reference activities and collaborate with cataloguing to fill gaps.
Collaborate with technical teams to address regional technical and product‑related issues.
Plan and implement appropriate product marketing tactics through the product lifecycle.
Collaborate with EMEA pricing strategy creation, execute regional pricing, and analyze profitability to drive margin improvements.
Own loading of pricing into relevant systems.
Deliver effective and timely communication of product updates and positioning strategies within the region.
Manage regional tools to support trade marketing and commercial teams.
Lead product training for commercial teams in the region.
Collaborate with Trade Marketing on promotional activities aligned with product strategy and targets.
Support digital marketing initiatives by providing product‑related content for online platforms.
Contribute to the region demand forecasting process through collection & analysis of local market data.
Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities within the region.

What we’re looking for

Education/Experience – Required Qualifications and Skills

5+ years in trade marketing, channel marketing or sales support within the automotive aftermarket or industrial sectors.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or a related field.
Strong project management and analytical skills.
Experience in retail, B2B marketing and sales channel support.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including sales teams, dealers and marketing agencies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools and data analysis software.
Fluent in English.
Proficient in building customer relations and loyalty.
Strong analytical abilities and data‑oriented approach.
Confident ability to present and communicate effectively with customers.
Experience with social media marketing and content creation.
Open‑minded with high level of enthusiasm and energy.
Commercial mindset.
Self‑starter and highly motivated.
Valid driving license.
Flexible approach to travel.

Education/Experience – Preferred Skills

Bi‑lingual.
Technical understanding of automotive industry and aftermarket.
Experience working in a global, cross‑matrix organization.

What we believe

Product Leadership – innovation that brings value to our customers.
Humility – seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively.
Inclusivity – recognizing our differences make us stronger; we are bold and intentional.
Net‑Zero – committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction, and beneficial reuse.
Integrity – taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right.
Accountability – taking ownership of our actions and driving results.

Safety

Safety is a top priority. We commit to continually improving safety performance and supporting the health and well‑being of our employees. All incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

PHINIA provides sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. For this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the country where the position is based.