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Parts Development Manager
Hybrid (Tessenderlo)
At HD Construction Equipment Hyundai Europe we focus on the sales, marketing and after-sales service of Construction Equipment (excavators and wheel loaders) and Material Handling Equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, etc.) in Europe.
We have more than 100 dealers in 30 countries in Europe, selling our world-class machines and parts to their customers.
In total we have around 160 employees in Europe and we are constantly looking for motivated new colleagues to join our team.
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The Parts Development Manager is responsible for driving the commercial and operational performance of the parts business, with a strong focus on parts readiness for new machine launches, pricing excellence, and performance recovery of underperforming parts product groups.
This role combines analytical rigor with hands‑on execution: analyzing data, identifying gaps and opportunities, and translating insights into concrete corrective actions that improve sales, margin, and customer availability.
What can you expect from this challenging job?
Parts Readiness for New Machine Launches and Existing Model revisions.
Lead end‑to‑end parts readiness for upcoming machine introductions, ensuring:
Timely availability of service and wear parts
Correct pricing and margin setup
Availability of parts manuals and master data
Act as the interface between engineering, procurement, logistics, and aftermarket sales to guarantee smooth market introduction.
Identify risks to parts availability or cost early and drive mitigation plans.
Creation of initial dealer stock lists
Performance Analysis & Corrective Actions
Perform deep‑dive analysis of parts product groups to assess:
Sales performance
Margin contribution
Volume and mix evolution
Lifecycle and portfolio relevance
Identify low‑performing products or categories and propose corrective measures such as:
Purchase cost improvement initiatives
Alternative or local sourcing
Portfolio adjustments
Targeted commercial or promotional actions
Build structured business cases to support decisions and investments.
Purchasing & Cost Improvement Initiatives
Collaborate closely with procurement to:
Improve purchase conditions
Identify cost‑down opportunities
Support supplier negotiations with data‑driven insight
Evaluate cost structure and margin bridges to support sustainable profitability.
Commercial Actions & Market Activation
Design and support commercial actions to recover or accelerate performance of parts product groups, including:
Promotions and campaigns
Launch packages for new machines
Targeted actions for dealers or key customers
Ensure all actions are measurable and followed up against defined KPIs.
Analytical & Reporting Excellence
Develop and maintain analytical tools and dashboards covering pricing, margin, sales, and performance KPIs.
Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for management and cross‑functional teams.
Prepare and present professional recommendations, reports, and decision papers.
Price Management & Price Gap Analysis
Own Parts Pricing Reviews, Including
Regular price updates
Price positioning versus market and competitors
Price gap and margin analysis by product group
Develop Clear Recommendations For
Price repositioning where market or margin deviations are identified
Harmonization or segmentation of price structures
Support governance of pricing policies and ensure consistent execution in the markets.
First Year Focus
70–75%: Ensure successful parts readiness for new machine launches, including pricing and availability readiness.
25–30%: Establish structured performance analysis, identify gaps, and implement first corrective actions across product groups.
Are you the colleague we are looking for?
Strong background in parts, aftermarket, or product management within industrial, automotive, or machinery environments
Proven experience with:
Pricing and margin management
Market and competitive analysis
Product group or portfolio ownership
Understanding of parts business dynamics and lifecycle management
Excellent analytical capabilities with the ability to work with large data sets
Advanced Excel skills; ability to build margin calculations, price scenarios, and performance models
Strong ability to translate analysis into concrete actions and execution plans
Structured, proactive, and results‑oriented mindset
Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Clear communicator, able to explain complex topics in a simple and convincing way
Structured project management approach to ensure successful execution.
English mandatory. Additional European languages (e.g. French, German, Italian) are a strong advantage.
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