Product Planner

"There are qualities which lead to success. Courage, perseverance, the ability to dream and to preserve." -
Soichiro Honda

At Honda Australia, our curiosity about human beings drives us to create products that deliver joy to people's lives. It is our continual pursuit of dreams, inspiring philosophy, and commitment to customers that establish the spirit of Honda. As a company built on dreams, our associates are passionate and inquisitive, and dedicated to putting the customer at the centre of everything it is we do. We produce some of Australia's most recognised cars and are backed by a huge global footprint - there really is no company like us.

Reporting to the Manager of Collateral Business, the Accessories Planning & Development Specialist is responsible for supporting new vehicle sales through the offering of accessories designed to meet customer needs and positively contribute to overall sales and profit of our Honda and its networks.

This is a Permanent Full Time opportunity

H
ow you'll make an impact

• Lead Product planning activities to formulate a strong Accessory lineup to suit the Australian market
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to negotiate accessory offerings and pricing
• Exploring local development of accessories for cost efficiency and customer experience
• Building and setting Pricing in line with Honda Australia and Honda Centre margin targets
• Assisting the Parts team in ordering to avoid over stocking
• Develop product roadmaps and pricing strategies aligned with business targets
• Coordinate Go-To-Market (GTM) activities including launch plans, accessory fitment, and marketing
• Monitor accessory performance and manage lifecycle decisions

What you'll bring to Honda

• A degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, or equivalent experience in a related field
• 4+ years' experience in Automotive, Product Planning, Product Management, or a similar role—automotive industry experience preferred
• A proven track record in successfully launching and managing products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify core issues and develop effective solutions
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Ability to turn insights into clear, logical proposals and communicate them effectively to stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills across internal and external teams
• Experience in project management is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word at an advanced level is preferred

The Honda Experience

• Attractive lease programs - vehicles & motorcycles
• Product discounts - vehicles, motorcycles, power equipment, accessories & merchandise
• Free loan program for lawn and garden equipment (Victorian Associates)
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Exciting Engagement Activities - Associates Day, end of year activities & divisional offsites
• Employee Assistance Program for associates & immediate family members
• Wellbeing support - Wellbeing Day, Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cultural Flex Days - substitute two public holidays
• Access to professional development courses
• Onsite Gym (Head Office)
• Free parking