Product Planning Specialist

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private health insurance contribution

Vehicle lease and purchase discounts

Wellness facilities and gym

Free parking and cafe discounts

Career development and rotations

Volunteer days and workplace giving

RewardsHub benefits

Job summary

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is seeking a Product Planning Specialist to join our Product Planning & Development division in a permanent full-time role. You will shape passenger vehicle line-ups and Gazoo Racing models to drive sales, satisfaction, and dealer network outcomes.

Based in Altona North with weekly travel to Port Melbourne, we offer flexible work arrangements that combine home and office environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Marketing or Commerce or equivalent experience.
• Experience in product planning or marketing within automotive sectors.
• Strong ability to manage stakeholders and negotiate outcomes.
• Experience with market research, cost planning and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of automotive systems and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Implement product planning processes to support customer satisfaction, sales, and profitability.
• Contribute to development of vehicle model line-ups and specifications.
• Prepare findings and proposals for key stakeholders to enable decisions.
• Maintain vehicle and product information for budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Product planning

Stakeholder management

Market research

Automotive systems knowledge

Sales & marketing knowledge

Education

Engineering, Marketing or Commerce degree

Job description

Oh what a feeling!

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs.

Oh what a feeling!

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs.

Together, we are Toyota.

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:

• Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance excluding fuel


• Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $1,900


• Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts


• Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office


• Wellness facilities - free onsite gym, end of trip facilities


• Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe


• Genuine career development: promotions, rotations and paid professional membership


• Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched workplace giving program


• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and Superannuation paid on unpaid Parental Leave


• Access to Toyota's RewardsHub - explore, manage and customise your benefits to suit your lifestyle

What you'll contribute to

An exciting opportunity for a Product Planning Specialist to join our Product Planning & Development division in a permanent full-time role.

Product Planning & Development division's vision is to design, develop, and deliver unique global contributions that realise Ever Better Products for our customers, ensuring no one is left behind. This is achieved by enabling high-quality contributions from all team members to drive sustained "tree-ring" growth and support a successful transition to an innovative mobility company.

As a Product Planning Specialist (Passenger Vehicles), you will play a key role in shaping passenger and performance (Gazoo Racing) vehicle model line‑ups for Toyota, supporting the delivery of highly desirable products that drive sales performance, customer satisfaction, and strong outcomes for Toyota and its dealer network.

Primarily based in Altona North, with weekly travel to our Port Melbourne office and flexible work arrangements on offer.

How you'll make an impact

• 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.

Your attributes - If you've got one or more, we'd love to hear from you!

• 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

You're welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers.

Applications close 19th November 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women; check out our benefits directly at WORK180.

We don't require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed.

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