About this role
<p><span id="cke_bm_465S" style="display:none"> </span></p> <p>Req ID 86858 | Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, ZF Sales and Service (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.</p> <p> </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Team Lead Global OE Data Research</H2> </div><div><p><strong>About the Team</strong><br>We are looking for a new colleague to join ZF Aftermarket Division at our location in PJ.<br>The Global OE Data Generation team plays a critical role in enabling ZF Aftermarket’s global operations by delivering high-quality, scalable OE data solutions. The team works cross-regionally with business lines, portfolio management, and IT to ensure alignment with business priorities and quality standards. Collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement are core to how the team operates globally.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you can look forward to as Team Lead Global OE Data Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:left">Lead the global OE data generation team to deliver accurate, efficient, and scalable OE data aligned with ZF Aftermarket priorities</li> <li style="text-align:left">Act as the primary interface between global stakeholders and the OE data team, ensuring alignment on business needs and expectations</li> <li style="text-align:left">Plan, assign, and manage tasks, projects, and priorities across the team to ensure timely and high-quality delivery</li> <li style="text-align:left">Drive standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement for OE data collection, validation, and maintenance</li> <li style="text-align:left">Lead project planning, define milestones, and monitor timelines for OE data-related operational initiatives</li> <li style="text-align:left">Analyze workload capacity and resource needs, identifying opportunities for process efficiency and optimization</li> <li style="text-align:left">Prepare and present regular status updates, dashboards, and insights to senior management and stakeholders</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Your Profile as Team Lead Global OE Data Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, with extended subject-specific specialization</li> <li>Strong leadership experience with proven people management, coaching, and performance development capabilities</li> <li>Solid knowledge of the automotive industry and Independent Aftermarket (IAM) products</li> <li>Experience in cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Category Management, IT, or similar functions</li> <li>Strong methodological skills in standardization, process documentation, and continuous improvement</li> <li>High organizational and coordination competence, especially in international and cross-regional team environments</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li> <li>Fluent in professional English; German language skills are an advantage</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Why you should choose ZF in Malaysia?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Individual Growth<br>At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, strong support structures, and a flexible working environment.</li> <li>Experience Variety<br>Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, and more affordable mobility for all.</li> <li>Find Inspiration<br>Develop yourself in a collaborative and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues, and actively shape the future with us.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Be part of our ZF team as Team Lead Global OE Data Research and apply now!</p> <p>Contact</p> <p>Yingjun Guo</p> <p>+86 21 61 211869</p>