Description
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
The Product Analyst – LV Light Axle is responsible for supporting and managing the Light Axle product category within the Aftermarket business. This role drives product line performance, competitiveness, and growth through data-driven decision-making across pricing, sourcing, product launches, and portfolio management. The position supports supply continuity during Manufacturing Footprint Optimization (MFO) and sourcing transitions, ensures successful OE-aligned aftermarket launches, and executes pricing and margin strategies while serving as a subject matter expert for the Light Axle product category.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Analyze and manage product line performance, including sales, margin, and customer and channel profitability.
• Support pricing activities, including competitive benchmarking, price positioning, and margin optimization.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve overall category performance.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, pricing dynamics, and growth opportunities.
• Monitor competitor product offerings, coverage, and positioning to inform product and pricing strategy.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) development through sales analysis, forecasting inputs, and performance tracking.
• Support Manufacturing Footprint Optimization (MFO) initiatives and sourcing transitions to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to align inventory, timing, and system data during transitions.
• Monitor and escalate risks related to potential supply disruptions.
• Support execution of product and sourcing changes to minimize impact to customers and revenue.
• Support setup and sourcing of aftermarket and OES parts aligned to new OE program launches.
• Ensure accurate and timely part setup across ERP, PIM, and pricing systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enable speed to market and launch readiness.
• Support and drive timely execution of product launches and speed-to-market initiatives.
• Create and maintain master data required to enable content, pricing, eCommerce, and ERP systems.
• Maintain and manage product category data, including new part number setup, lifecycle management and supersessions, and product rationalization activities.
• Perform VIO-based coverage gap analysis and support expansion of the Light Axle portfolio.
• Maintain competitive cross-references and market intelligence.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of product data across all business systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the Light Axle product category, supporting internal stakeholders with data, insights, and decision-making.
• Partner with Product, Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Support execution of product launches, sourcing initiatives, and business priorities.
• Provide analytical support for business cases, forecasts, and leadership reviews.
• Partner with Sales teams to incorporate customer and field insights into product, pricing, and launch decisions.
Education and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• 1+ years of experience in product management, analytics, or aftermarket business preferred.
• Experience within automotive aftermarket, driveline, or light vehicle systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP, PIM, and pricing systems, such as SAP, preferred.
Skills
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in Power BI or similar tools preferred.
• Excellent data management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive results.
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.
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