Associate Product Manager - Underhood

Mighty Auto Parts•Peachtree Corners, GA

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mighty Distributing System of America (MDSA) (Mighty Auto Parts), the quality/service leader in the automotive aftermarket, is a leading automotive parts distributing firm based in Norcross (Atlanta Metro), Georgia. Our company provides an inviting atmosphere in which to work and our culture and people bring a wealth of experience, talent and enthusiasm to their jobs. MDSA has earned the respect of our industry through our expertise and accolades, such as Atlanta Business Chronicle-Top 25 Franchises award, Entrepreneur Magazine-Top 500 Franchises & America’s Top Franchise Opportunities award and Franchise Business Review-Best Franchise Opportunities award. The most unique element of this winning combination is Mighty's organizational culture that prizes extraordinary personal service over all else; doing whatever it takes to enhance the success of its customer-partners. General Responsibilities/Job Summary The Associate Product Manager–Undercar is responsible for the end-to-end management of Mighty’s filtration product programs. This role owns supplier relationships, product lifecycle management, new product introductions (NPI), global sourcing initiatives, quality oversight, and claims resolution. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders to ensure competitive product coverage, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and franchisee satisfaction. The Associate Product Manager also supports product communication, training, and continuous improvement initiatives across Mighty’s distributor and franchise network.

Requirements

College degree
3–5+ years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, product management, category management, sourcing, or supplier-facing roles.
Strong analytical skills; experience working with sales, margin, and claims data
Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, Word and planning and tracking systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects across suppliers, internal teams, and timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Comfortable working in a hybrid, cross-functional, and supplier-facing environment
Individual must be able to obtain a passport and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships aligned with Mighty’s quality, cost, and service standards
Lead supplier negotiations including pricing, contracts, and purchase agreements
Conduct regular supplier audits focused on manufacturing capability, quality systems, compliance, and risk mitigation
Identify opportunities for global sourcing to improve cost, availability, and program competitiveness
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Product Engineering on capacity planning, quality improvements, and corrective actions
Own application coverage and lifecycle management for assigned filtration product lines
Identify OE and aftermarket application gaps and lead New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives
Evaluate portfolio performance using sales, margin, coverage, and claim data
Partner with Marketing on packaging, labeling, and product positioning initiatives
Manage part number introductions, transitions, and obsolescence planning
Support development and execution of quality control procedures within Mighty’s distribution network
Monitor filtration-related claims and failure trends
Assist Mighty’s Applications & Quality Engineer in supplier claim resolution
Recommend product or supplier changes based on quality performance and field data
Serve as a subject matter expert for filtration products across the Mighty system
Communicate product updates, changes, and technical information to distributors and franchisees
Support product training through in-person visits, digital tools, and Mighty Sales & Operations Schools
Gather franchisee feedback to inform product improvements and future program decisions