HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA.

JUNIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - MARINE (M/F/D)

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA. Howick, Auckland, New Zealand

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

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About the role

The Junior Product Manager will support the marine product portfolio by coordinating with suppliers, managing product information, and assisting with product launches. They will also conduct market research, manage timelines across internal teams, and provide technical documentation support.

What they look for

Product management Supplier coordination Market research Product sourcing Technical documentation Data analysis Communication Organizational skills Project management Stakeholder management Pricing strategy Forecasting Lifecycle management SAP Product launches

Requirements

Candidates should have a qualification in engineering, science, business, marketing, or supply chain, along with 1–3 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders are essential.

Benefits

On-site canteen Free parking Discounted health insurance Professional development Employee Assistance Programme Annual flu vaccinations Health checks Parental leave

Full description

JUNIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - MARINE (M/F/D)

Location Auckland, New ZealandFORVIA 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 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS Help shape the future of marine products

Are you organised, commercially minded and interested in technical products? We are looking for a Junior Product Manager – Marine to join our team and build their career within a global organisation.

In this role, you will support our marine product portfolio, working closely with suppliers and internal teams across Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Production and Quality. You will gain hands-on experience in product sourcing, supplier coordination, product information, launches and market research.

What you'll be doing (not limited to):

  • Supporting product sourcing, supplier coordination and product

releases.

  • Working with offshore suppliers to clarify product requirements

and technical information.

  • Maintaining accurate product information across internal

systems.

  • Supporting product launches, including product data, costing,

packaging and documentation.

  • Coordinating activities and timelines across different teams.
  • Conducting market and competitor research and gathering

customer insights.

  • Supporting product pricing, forecasting and lifecycle

activities.

  • Preparing product information for catalogues, websites and

sales materials.

  • Supporting sales teams with product information and technical

documentation.

  • Identifying issues, following up on actions and ensuring

deadlines are met.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • We're looking for someone who is curious,

organised and keen to develop a career in product management.

  • A qualification in engineering, science, business, marketing,

supply chain or a related field.

  • Around 1–3 years' experience in a product, technical,

engineering, sales support, marketing or coordination role.

  • Strong attention to detail and confidence working with product

data and documentation.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills. (Mandarin language capability would be an advantage.)
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively

with different stakeholders.

  • A proactive, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn.

DESIRABLE:

  • Experience with marine, automotive, electrical, electronic or

other technical products.

  • Experience working with suppliers or externally sourced

products.

  • Experience using SAP or similar product information systems.

OUR OFFER

  • A full on-site canteen
  • Free parking
  • Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
  • Ongoing growth and professional development
  • Long-term employment
  • The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology
  • Focus on health, safety and diversity and inclusion
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Annual flu vaccinations and health checks
  • Additional parental leave entitlements
  • A supportive and friendly work environment

This is a great opportunity to develop your product management skills and gain exposure to the full product lifecycle. You'll work with experienced professionals and collaborate across a range of technical and commercial areas.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work with an international marine product portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

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.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18836.

HELLA New Zealand Ltd. Dheepti Jayasimha

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