Product Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago


Altona North, Australia Toyota Full time

Oh what a feeling

We are so much more than just the sum of our parts. Our strength comes from working together, sharing ideas to always find new ways to progress. Together, we are Toyota.

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs and our annual Women’s Conference.

Together, we are Toyota.

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:

  • Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance

  • 13.5% superannuation with subsidised income protection, life and total disability insurance

  • Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $1800

  • Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts

  • Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office

  • Wellness facilities – free onsite gym, end of trip facilities

  • Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe

  • Free onsite primary school holiday program

  • 5 days paid domestic and family violence leave

  • Genuine career development: promotions, rotations, study assistance, paid study leave and paid professional membership

  • Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched giving program

  • 16 weeks paid primary carers leave, 4 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave

What you’ll contribute to

The Product Planning & Development (PPD) Division is responsible for planning, coordination and execution of all product activities in order to ensure new products are optimised to meet the future needs of customers.

The Product Planning Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the development of mid-long term product planning recommendations and vehicle solutions in order to bring to market highly desirable products that maximise TMCA and Dealer profitability and achieve sales and customer satisfaction targets in the long term.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Implement agreed mid-long term product and vehicle safety planning processes and procedures consistent with set policies in order to achieve customer satisfaction, sales and profitability objectives in the long term.

  • Develop mid-long term product planning and vehicle safety processes and procedures to maximise product desirability, customer satisfaction, sales and profitability in the long term.

  • Contribute to the development of mid-long term product planning recommendations and vehicle safety solutions based on available market and product research information.

  • Regularly reports to stakeholders on the status of all projects, identifying progress and issues.

  • Prepare product information, review clarity and validate accuracy of technical content of product planning and marketing materials to ensure accurate product information is available for all stakeholders.

  • Analyse business reform opportunities across the entire product planning business unit to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Maintain reporting systems to provide the business with accurate and timely information to support planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.

  • Support compliance with product planning fleet operational rules, including requirements for vehicle use as imposed by regulatory or registration authorities.

Your attributes – If you’ve got one or more, we’d love to hear from you

  • Degree qualification in engineering, marketing, business or economics or equivalent experience

  • 2+ years’ accumulative marketing or product planning experience (ideally in automotive industry)

  • Understanding of automotive systems and technical terms

  • Understanding of sales and marketing process

  • Experience in market research and cost planning financial analysis

  • Experienced with using MS Excel

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

  • Strong stakeholder management and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with all.

Make your impossible, possible & apply today

Application Close on 19th June 2024

You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women; check out our benefits directly at WORK180.

We don’t require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed.

Come with us and help create the future.

Primary Location

Altona North - 494 Grieve Parade

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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