Product Planner

Triumph; Wykin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned motorcycle manufacturer in Wykin is seeking a Product Planner to contribute to the development of new motorcycles. The role involves collaboration with design, marketing, and research teams, ensuring customer needs are met. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant subject, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis. This role offers 39 hours per week and a range of company benefits including additional leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays

Discounted on-site Canteen

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Motorcycle Purchase Scheme

Company benefits platform with multiple vendor discounts

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent and proven relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, including with technical and nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop new model and accessory product scopes.
• Liaise with the Stylists and Design department.
• Prepare clear and concise research reports on competitor products.
• Represent the voice of the customer in project meetings.
• Work with the pricing team on product market position.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Product Planner (MC598)

Overview

Product Planner reporting to the Chief Product Officer. The role contributes to creating and defining Triumph motorcycles, joining historic brands such as Bonnevilles, Rockets, Tigers, Speed and Street Triples. The ideal candidate combines motorcycle knowledge, creativity and passion to make a significant contribution to the new product development process.

Company Benefits

• Annual Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Discounted on-site Canteen.
• Additional Annual Leave.
• Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Scheme currently6 x pensionable salary.
• Preferential medical insurance rates with a third-party provider.
• Employee Motorcycle Purchase Scheme – after probation, employees and close family may purchase a brand new Triumph Motorcycle up to 25% discount.
• Employee Motorcycle Lease Scheme.
• Discounted clothing, parts and accessories purchases.
• Company benefits platform with multiple vendor discounts.
• Flexible start and finish times.

Product Planner Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop new model and accessory product scopes, specifications and product information documents in conjunction with the Head of Product.
• Liaise with the Stylists and Design department in developing motorcycle design.
• Prepare clear and concise research reports on competitor products and existing market and customer trends.
• Liaise with and assist the Market Research team in creating research that provides deep and meaningful insight into customer needs.
• Represent the voice of the customer in project meetings and discussions with other departments.
• Work with the pricing team to develop the price and market position of the product.
• Liaise and assist the marketing team in creating marketing assets.
• Undertake and assist with projects as required by your Manager.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as required by your Manager.

Person Specification

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent and proven relevant experience.
• Data rational and able to identify customer preferences by analysis of available data.
• Willing and able to travel across Europe around five times per year.
• Proficient in Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, including with technical and nontechnical audiences.

Hours of Work

39 hrs per week. Monday to Friday.

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