Product Planning Supervisor/Manager

Changan Auto Southeast Asia Co., Ltd.; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Changan Auto Southeast Asia Co., Ltd. is seeking a Market Research and Product Planning professional in Manila to drive local market insights and strategic roadmaps for the CHANGAN brand.

You will conduct comprehensive market analyses, support product planning for local market needs, and ensure compliance with relevant automobile regulations. Strong English communication and experience in automotive contexts are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields; automotive background preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in product planning for the local market.
• Strong skills in market analysis, product planning, and business reporting.
• Proficiency with office software; familiarity with Tableau or similar tools is a plus.
• Understanding automotive regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform PESTEL analysis of the local market covering political, economic, social, and technological factors.
• Collect and evaluate data on the automotive industry, including market size, competitive landscape, consumer demand, and trends.
• Prepare regular market research reports to support company strategy and decision-making.
• Develop a 3-year product planning roadmap for local market aligned with CHANGAN’s global strategy based on demand and competition.
• Research and monitor local laws and policies; manage product certification processes to ensure timely approvals.

Skills

Market analysis

Product planning

Business reporting

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Vehicle Engineering

Marketing

Business Administration

Project Management

Related fields

Tools

Tableau

Job description

• Conduct PESTEL analysis of the local market, covering political, economic, social, and technological factors.
• Collect and evaluate data on the automotive industry, including market size, competitive landscape, consumer demand, and emerging trends.
• Prepare regular market research reports to support company strategy and decision-making.

2. Product Planning

• Develop a 3-year product planning roadmap for local, aligned with CHANGAN’s global product strategy, based on market demand, competition, and user insights.

3. Product Certification & Compliance

• Research and monitor automotive-related laws, regulations, and policies in local; develop response strategies to ensure compliance.
• Manage and follow up on product certification processes, including MCMC certification and VTA type approval, to ensure timely approvals and implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Vehicle Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, or related fields. Background in automotive manufacturing and marketing is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience; prior involvement in product planning for the local market is an advantage.
• Proficient in market analysis, product planning, and business reporting.
• Skilled in office software; familiarity with Tableau or similar analytical tools is a plus.
• Understanding of automotive regulations, certification processes, and compliance requirements is preferred.
• Strong English communication; Chinese language ability is an advantage.