Product Planning & Training Manager

Summary

Leads product planning and product training for MAG's vehicle brands, defining model line-ups, specifications, pricing positions and launch plans with the OEM, and training sales teams on products and competitors.

Tasks

Product Planning & Development

• Identify potential market opportunities and conduct volume planning supported by comprehensive risk assessments.

• Lead new product planning projects and develop line-up strategies to maintain market competitiveness.

• Design product trims and pricing structures to maximize market coverage while ensuring alignment with brand positioning.

• Support the development of vehicle specifications, equipment levels, powertrain mix, product line-up, and pricing for new model launches. Inventory & Product Lifecycle Management

• Develop production and supply plans to ensure optimal market availability while considering seasonality and demand fluctuations.

• Monitor vehicle flow and conduct market, segment, and competitor performance analyses.

• Recommend product enhancements and updates throughout the product lifecycle to achieve volume, profitability, and complexity targets.

• Prepare and consolidate product and market intelligence to support management decision-making and OEM reviews.

• Maintain and manage product grids for localized and imported vehicle models across all assigned markets.

Market Analysis & Strategic Planning

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

• Develop business cases and product plans aligned with market demand and company growth objectives.

• Represent the company in discussions and negotiations with OEMs regarding product planning and development initiatives.

• Drive portfolio expansion through the introduction of high-potential products and market-relevant offerings.

Training Management

• Develop and implement product training programs for sales, marketing, and customer-facing teams.

• Ensure all stakeholders are equipped with up-to-date product knowledge, features, competitive advantages, and market positioning

. • Coordinate new model launch training and support product communication across the organization.

• Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously enhance training materials and delivery methods. 

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. 

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Planning, Product Marketing, Automotive Planning, or a related field.

• Strong analytical, forecasting, and strategic planning capabilities.

• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Experience in market research, product lifecycle management, and inventory planning.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. • Automotive industry experience is preferred. 

Skill

• Products/Services Management and Development
• Customer and Market Analysis
• Market Research and Analysis
• Brand Management and Development
• Training Program Design
• Commercial Acumen
• Data Analysis Techniques
• Presentation Skills
• Stakeholder Expectation Management

Competencies

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Market Intelligence

• Business Acumen

• Data Analysis & Forecasting

• Project Management

• Stakeholder Management

• Negotiation & Influencing Skills

• Training & Knowledge Transfer

• Customer & Market Orientation 

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