Assistant Product Manager, Kits

Description

PowerStop stands out as the pioneering force within the automotive aftermarket brake sector. As we continue to expand rapidly, we are looking for driven, detail-oriented professionals who are excited to contribute to our growth and success. Joining PowerStop means becoming part of a passionate, fast-moving team where your work makes a real impact. If you’re achievement-driven and share our enthusiasm for automobiles, we’d love to have you on board.

We are seeking an Assistant Product Manager (Kits) to support the creation and management of brake pads, rotors, and caliper kits. This is a highly data-driven role that requires strong analytical skills, expertise with automotive cataloging standards (ACES/PIES), and the ability to work with relational data sets to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least two days per week onsite at our Burr Ridge location, no exceptions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Manage the product lifecycle of ~50,000 part numbers across 30+ kit product lines, from introduction through discontinuation.
• Research, maintain, and add catalog applications for existing and new parts in ACES format.
• Maintain product descriptions and specifications in PIES format.
• Maintain relational part numbering system within the Product Information Management (PIM) system.
• Manipulate and analyze data to create kits and catalog applications.
• Collaborate with Product Managers for Rotors, Pads, Calipers, and Drums on new part development.
• Conduct research and implement catalog corrections to ensure accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of automotive catalog experience (ACES/PIES), highly required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas such as VLOOKUP) and other MS Office applications.
• Experience with VIO data and OE data sources (Motor and others).
• Strong understanding of relational data sets.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate across teams and with senior leadership.
• Highly organized with extreme attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs., operate a motor vehicle, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Competency with MS-Access
• Programming skills in VBA
• Experience creating dashboards in Power BI.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $70,000 annually, reflecting the anticipated compensation at the time of posting. Final placement within this range will be determined by several factors, including—but not limited to—education, certifications, relevant experience, skills, and overall business needs. In addition to the base compensation, eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes an annual bonus, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k)-match retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or national origin.