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 and fuel 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 An exciting opportunity for a suitable Senior Product Planning Specialist to join the Product Planning & Development team has become available.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 Senior Product Planning Specialist is primarily responsible for the development of model line-ups for commercial vehicles for Toyota and Lexus in order to bring to market highly desirable products that maximise TMCA and Dealer profitability and achieve sales and customer satisfaction targets.This role is based in Altona North and is on a 2 year Max term basis.How you'll make an impact Implement and review agreed product planning systems, processes, and procedures consistent with set policies to achieve customer satisfaction, sales, and profitability objectives.Provide advice and assist managers in the development of product planning policies and standards to maximise product desirability, customer satisfaction, sales, and profitability.Develop model line-up and grade specifications for commercial vehicles, as well as product plans to maximise product desirability, customer satisfaction, sales and profitability.Implement market research methods, interprets market research data, and incorporate insights into product planning in order to ensure the model line-up and grade specifications are relevant and optimise both product desirability and profitability.Support the Manager, in project managing the product planning process to launch including post product launch evaluation.Coordinate and facilitates forums to ensure that product plans, their progress, and issues are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.Prepare papers, presentations and briefings and validate marketing and sales materials to ensure accurate product information is available and compliant with corporate and statutory requirements.Update and maintain reporting systems in order to provide the business with accurate and timely information to support planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.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 Strong accumulative marketing or product planning experience (ideally in the automotive industry) Understanding of automotive systems and technical terms Understanding of sales and marketing process Experience in market research and cost planning financial analysis Track record in successful project management and prioritisation.Strong stakeholder management and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with all.Excellent problem solving and lateral thinking skills.Make your impossible, possible & apply today!Applications Close on the 26th 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.
