Hybrid Product Planning Specialist – Automotive Strategy

Toyota New Zeland; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private health insurance

Car lease discounts

Hybrid work

Onsite gym

Free parking

Career development

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Rewards program

Job summary

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia seeks a Product Planning Specialist to join the Product Planning & Development division in a permanent full-time role. Based in Altona North with weekly travel to Port Melbourne and flexible work arrangements are offered.

You will help shape passenger and Gazoo Racing vehicle line-ups, delivering highly desirable products to drive sales and customer satisfaction, while supporting collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Marketing, Commerce, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience in product planning or marketing, within automotive or related industries
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and negotiate outcomes in a complex, cross‑functional environment
• Experience in market research, cost planning, and financial analysis
• Sound understanding of automotive systems and technical terminology
• Knowledge of sales and marketing processes is desirable

Responsibilities

• Implement Toyota product planning processes and procedures in line with established policies to support customer satisfaction, sales performance, and profitability objectives
• Support the development and continuous improvement of product planning processes for Toyota vehicles and accessories to enhance product desirability and market outcomes
• Contribute to the development of vehicle model line‑ups and grade specifications, leveraging market and product research to maximise customer and commercial appeal
• Prepare and document findings, recommendations, and proposals for effective communication and decision‑making with key stakeholders
• Provide regular project status updates, identifying progress, risks, and issues, and recommending actions to support successful delivery
• Prepare and maintain accurate vehicle and product information, ensuring technical content and reporting systems support effective planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Skills

product planning

marketing

stakeholder management

market research

financial analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Marketing degree

Commerce degree

Job description

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia seeks a Product Planning Specialist to join the Product Planning & Development division in a permanent full-time role. Based in Altona North with weekly travel to Port Melbourne and flexible work arrangements are offered.

You will help shape passenger and Gazoo Racing vehicle line-ups, delivering highly desirable products to drive sales and customer satisfaction, while supporting collaboration across cross‑functional teams.