Senior Product Planning Specialist (MNC/Automotive)

People Profilers; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Product Planning Specialist to drive product development and market research in the automotive industry. This role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills in English (Japanese a plus), and the ability to manage projects. Competitive remuneration and hybrid work arrangements are offered in Singapore's CBD area.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience in the automotive industry or marketing agencies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, Japanese is a bonus.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop future product plans and market strategies across multiple regions.
• Ensure technical specifications meet market regulations.
• Conduct studies to understand customer needs and market trends.

Skills

Effective communication

Project management

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Technical knowledge in automotive

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Product Planning Specialist (MNC/Automotive)

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Future Product development, technical development, market research and product training. Scope will cover 8 regional markets in Asia, frequent communication and occasional outreach to other regions
• Plan for existing and future model introduction into Regional Markets
• Ensure each models technical specification conforms to individual markets regulations on Safety, Emissions, Fuel Consumption etc
• Conduct studies within each Market to understand customer profiling, competitors, expectations and needs
• Analyse market data and align with markets on the product and sales direction
• Work closely with each distributor to plan the right model for their markets, build consensus on planning guidelines for Specs, Volume, competitive environment and launch timing
• Monthly reporting/sharing on current sales and market situation
• Secondary role will include coordination with HQ to secure Pre-Production models, support related communications & working with agencies to ensure accurate development of Product related assets
• Secure annual budget based on scope, length of project, asset requirements and prepare proposals for managements approval
• Purchasing and distribution of CAD Data; Coordinate CAD usage across multiple vendors for CGI development
• Coordination among various internal divisions to support Product launch developments including, Accessories and Aftersales
• Support communications team in product-related information to develop launch campaign assets
• Plan and execute product trainings to regional distributors and internal teams
• Ad-hoc support to other functions

Requirements

• Degree with 3-5 years of working experience in Automotive industry or Marketing agencies
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills in English (compulsory) and Japanese (bonus) as the role will be required to deal with Japanese counterpart
• Passionate in automotive products and/or knowledgeable with technical language
• Team player who can effectively manage projects across multiple stakeholders (headquarters, distributors & vendors); project management experience will be a bonus
• Detail oriented especially on product related information
• Comfortable with numbers and capable to analyse data for management reporting
• Self-starter and resourceful to obtain information from various internal and external sources
• Able to articulate issues and propose relevant solutions
• Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Drivers license will be an added advantage
• Hybrid work arrangements and some travel is expected
• MNC, 5 days, CBD area
• Job Reference: LR4RX686

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified