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 Platform Hashtag Show more Show less