Product Planning Assistant Manager (Automotive)

GAC Motor by WTCA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a professional for product planning and strategy. Responsibilities include market research, product concept preparation, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure successful product launches. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering, along with 4-6 years of experience in the automotive field, and strong analytical and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Min 4-6 years of experience in the automotive field.
• In-depth product knowledge and market trend analysis skills.
• Strong project management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile market research and analysis for product proposals.
• Prepare product concept and development documents.
• Coordinate communications about product information.
• Monitor and resolve product issues with relevant parties.

Skills

Product knowledge

Marketing analysis skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

Degree in Business / Marketing / Engineering

Job description

Perform product planning and strategy ranging from market research, competitive analysis, product line‑up planning and new product opportunities, pricing positioning, customer survey, product development coordination and communication internally and externally with related parties towards the success launching of new products.

Responsibilities

• Compile market research and analysis for features/content, segment, competitive product, volume and pricing analysis to prepare the new product proposal.
• Prepare product concept and development documents (from introduction to official model launch) pertaining to overall product line‑up and strategy including equipment level, price, volume and positioning based on market analysis.
• Coordinate and communicate internally and externally with all related parties about product information and sharing of information during product development to ensure smooth product launching and meet the project / product objective.
• Monitoring and summarizing product issues (specification, equipment level, compatibility etc.) and finding solution / countermeasure with brand principal and manufacturing plant.

Qualification and Education

Possess a recognized Degree in Business / Marketing / Engineering related fields.

Experience

Min 4-6 years working experience in automotive field.

Technical Knowledge / Skills

In depth product knowledge, marketing analysis skills (product positioning, pricing, promotion) and market trend analysis and forecasting skills.

People Knowledge / Skills

Good interpersonal & presentation skills, project management & planning skills, analytical and driven.