Assistant Product Manager

Position: Assistant Product Manager (55713)
## Description
** Assistant Product Manager – Light Duty Filtration
**** Onsite - Raynham, MA
** Premium Guard, Inc. is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing, and distributing products for automotive, diesel, and specialty filter markets.

We are seeking an
** Assistant Product Manager – Light Duty Filtration
** to join our team in Raynham, MA. The Assistant Product Manager will support the management and expansion of our Light Duty Liquid Filtration portfolio, which includes
** oil filters, fuel filters, and transmission filters
** for passenger cars and light trucks.

This role provides broad exposure to product development, portfolio management, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional coordination within the automotive aftermarket.

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- ** Position Overview
** Reporting to the Product Manager, this individual will support the full product lifecycle—from market analysis and product development through launch execution and post-launch performance evaluation. The role requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

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- ** Key Responsibilities
** Working closely with engineering, sourcing, sales, operations, quality, and marketing teams, the Assistant Product Manager will:
* Support development and launch of oil, fuel, and transmission filter programs across private label and branded portfolios.
* Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and category reviews to identify product gaps and growth opportunities.
* Assist in line expansions, assortment optimization, and portfolio management initiatives.
* Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to ensure products meet performance, durability, efficiency, and application coverage expectations.
* Benchmark against OE and competitive products to support product positioning.
* Analyze sales data, profitability metrics, and market trends to support forecasting and business decisions.
* Prepare materials and data analysis for customer line reviews, quoting exercises, and portfolio presentations.
* Support resolution of customer inquiries and warranty claims in partnership with quality and engineering teams.
* Maintain and validate application data, technical specifications, catalog information, and pricing structures.
* Support additional product and portfolio initiatives as assigned.## Qualifications
** Education and Experience
*** Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
* 1–3 years of experience in product management, engineering, category management, or a related role within the automotive aftermarket preferred.
* Experience with filtration products or light duty automotive components is a plus.

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- ** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel and related reporting tools.
* Ability to interpret sales data and market intelligence to support informed decision-making.
* Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
* Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capability.
* Professional working proficiency in English.

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- ** Full-time, on-site position in Raynham, MA
**** Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. At this time, the company is unable to provide visa sponsorship (including H-1B, H-1B1, or other employment-based visas).*
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