Regional Prodcut Line Manager AFP
Date: Jul 23, 2026
Location: Santa Fe, Ciudad de Mexico, MX, 1210
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Position Summary
The Regional Product Line Manager (RPLM) is responsible for enabling profitable growth of the Automotive Fluid Power product line across Mexico and the Americas region. This role integrates market intelligence, pricing, portfolio management, and new product development to drive revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction. The RPLM works cross-functionally with Global PLM, Commercial, Operations, and Engineering teams to execute product strategies aligned to Gates business objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop deep understanding of regional automotive and engine hose markets, including VIO (Vehicles in Operation), trends, and competitive landscape.
• Drive product line strategy execution, aligning with global roadmap and regional commercial plans.
• Manage full product lifecycle including new product introductions, obsolescence, and catalog optimization.
• Lead pricing strategy and margin management aligned with SGM targets.
• Drive new product introduction and adoption, tracking KPI performance vs targets.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, portfolio gap analysis, and market opportunity identification.
• Support sales with technical, commercial, and catalog tools to drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and commercial teams for demand and supply alignment.
• Lead strategic programs (80/20, catalog optimization, key account integrations).
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- 8-10 years of experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- English Professional Proficiency
- Revenue growth and market share expansion for assigned product lines.
- EBITDA margin improvement (100–200 bps annually).
- Price realization and SGM compliance.
- New product vitality (% sales from new products).
- Portfolio coverage improvement vs competitors.
- Inventory turns and product rationalization impact (80/20).
- Customer satisfaction and OEM scorecard performance.
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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