Product Planning Specialist

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What you’ll contribute to

As Product Planning Specialist you will be joining the Product Planning & Development Division of Toyota based in Altona North. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development of future model line-ups for Toyota passenger & Lexus vehicles, bringing to market highly desirable products that exceed our customers’ expectations.

In this role you will be the voice of the customer, presenting collected market and product research information to Toyota Japan. Visual reporting and presentation skills are key in this role. Negotiation and influencing internal stakeholders feature in this role, on a regular basis you will be dealing with the likes of National Marketing and National Sales divisions.

This role is based in Altona North and is a Permanent role.

How you’ll make an impact- Strategically develop strategies to determine product specification, price and volume, with insight into the customer and marketplace- Identify new opportunities short & long term that increase our customer product desirability and achieve incremental growth- Determine optimal model line-up and grade walk up specifications, based on collected market and product research information and strategic thinking- Maintaining communication to ensure model preparations progress to schedule and plan- Preparation of vehicle specification summary tables and charts for recommended standard and optional vehicle features and determines option-take rates- Communicate with all stakeholders by preparing visual reports and presenting briefings that describe new vehicle objectives, features, benefits and relevant demographic information

Your attributes - If you’ve got one or more, we’d love to hear from you- Equivalent experience or Marketing, Commerce, Engineering or Business degree- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.- Demonstrated experience in market review and research- Knowledge of the automotive market, segments and trends would be highly desired- Aptitude for accurately reviewing and assessing automotive technical information- High level of attention to detail

Life at Toyota & What we offer you

We pride ourselves on a work culture that supports and rewards people. From development programs to recognition programs, we make sure everyone at Toyota Australia lives their best possible life. After all, our people are our greatest assets.

Toyota Australia is well-recognised for offering:
- Flexible hours and workspaces & a school holiday program- Career Development plans & Promotions and Rotations Program- 14 weeks paid primary carers leave & 4 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers- Wellness facilities & Employee Assistance Program- 5 days paid domestic and family violence leave- 13% superannuation & a yearly contribution to your private health insurance- Paid volunteer days to support your community- Partially or Fully Subsided Motor vehicle

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