Senior Vehicle Product Planning Specialist

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Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:

• Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance and fuel

• 14% 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

• 10 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

• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave

What you’ll contribute to

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Vehicle Product Planning Specialist, to join our Product Planning & Development division in a full-time permanent position.

The Product Planning & Development (PPD) Division is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all product-related activities to ensure new products are optimally designed to meet the evolving needs of customers.

The Senior Vehicle Product Planning Specialist plays a key role in developing mid- to long-term product planning strategies and vehicle safety solutions, with the goal of delivering highly desirable products that enhance Toyota and Dealer profitability while meeting sales and customer satisfaction targets over the medium to long term.

This role is based in Altona North with flexible work arrangements on offer.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and implement mid-term product and vehicle safety planning processes and procedures in line with established policies, aiming to enhance product desirability and achieve customer satisfaction, sales, and profitability targets over the medium to long term.

• Contribute to the creation of mid-term product planning recommendations and vehicle safety solutions by leveraging market and product research insights to maximise product desirability, customer satisfaction, sales, and profitability. Prepare detailed papers/reports to communicate findings and proposals to stakeholders.

• Advise and support managers in formulating mid-term product planning and vehicle safety policies and standards, with the objective of enhancing product desirability, customer satisfaction, sales, and long-term profitability. Organise and lead forums to ensure clear communication of policies, strategies, progress, and issues to all stakeholders.

• Analyse business improvement opportunities across the entire product planning unit/team to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging advanced and reliable business systems and tools.

• Maintain reporting systems to deliver accurate and timely information that supports planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities across the business.

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

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

• Strong experience in marketing or product planning, preferably within the automotive industry

• Solid understanding of automotive systems and associated technical terminology highly desirable

• Familiarity with sales and marketing processes and strategies

• Proven experience in market research, cost planning, and financial analysis

Make your impossible, possible & apply today! Job ad closes COB: 5th June 2025.

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

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Come with us and help create the future.

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