What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Director position at Adventry Corp.?
At Adventry Corp – Goodyear Belts, we are committed to becoming a global leader in mechanical power transmission belt systems for automotive and industrial applications. Our mission is to deliver fit-for-use belt solutions and being the easiest and most seamless partner to do business with, backed by world-class quality, responsive service, and operational excellence.
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Director to lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for our automotive and industrial belts portfolio. This role will be responsible for driving product strategy, roadmap development, market positioning, and lifecycle management to maximize market share, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure our products align with evolving customer needs and competitive dynamics.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the global product roadmap and lifecycle strategy for automotive and industrial belts (V-belts, serpentine, timing, synchronous, and specialty belts)
- Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
- Define pricing strategies, positioning, and product differentiation to drive growth and margin performance
- Work closely with Sales to support key accounts, respond to customer feedback, and evaluate product-line performance
- Oversee new product development, business case development, technical specifications, and supply chain execution
- Lead inventory optimization and product rationalization initiatives
- Partner with Sales Teams and Contract Manufacturers to ensure efficient sourcing, inventory planning, and product availability
- Serve as the internal champion for product excellence, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with brand standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 7 years of product management or commercial experience in the automotive or industrial sectors — preferably with exposure to mechanical components, belts, or power transmission systems
- Strong working knowledge of ACES (Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard) and PIES (Product Information Exchange Standard) for automotive data management
- Hands-on experience managing product data through PDM or PLM systems (e.g., Propel, Windchill, Arena, SAP, or similar)
- Familiarity with automotive aftermarket and OEM data standards, cataloging requirements, and digital content distribution
- Proven track record of launching successful products and managing full lifecycle performance
- Analytical mindset with strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making skills
- Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication abilities
- Comfortable navigating matrixed organizations and global supply chains
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead a product line with global impact and strategic importance
- Dynamic and collaborative environment in a growth-oriented business
- Competitive compensation package including performance incentives
- Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and other benefits
- Room for advancement in a fast-growing organization