Automotive Accessories Sales Planning Specialist

Sales Planning Specialist

Experience.

· Overall Work Experience of 5-10 years

· Experience working in Automotive Planning/ Accessories Planning is preferred

· A proven track record in successfully planning and launching automotive accessories either with Automobile OEMs or Key suppliers.

Technical Skills / Key Requirements

· Accessories / Vehicle Planning

· Supplier Advance planning (Accessories only)

· Marketing Analyst

· Competition Tracking, Customer Trend Analysis (Specific to Accessories usage)

· Candidate should have an open mindset & smart thinking to work on future planning activities based on customer usage trend, competition tracking & other methods.

· Able to finalize proposals & confidently discuss and align different Ford Markets across Asia Pacific region.

· Advance Excel Skills, PowerPoints, digital marketing know-how is added advantage.

Responsibilities

· Understand vehicle usage, target customer and accordingly plan on the right accessories meeting the customer needs.

· Tracking of competition, supplier cycle plan for key accessories.

· Work with local markets to firm up the plan.

· Work with internal teams to track and drive the development of the accessories.

· Plan Take to Market activities – Ensure accessories availability in the markets before vehicle launch, planning development of brochures and launch videos as required.

· Monitor development cycle and coordinate with various CFTs to ensure timely launch.

· Reporting and preparing material for management reviews.

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or similar) is mandatory

· MBA or any other degree / Certification is an added advantage

Experience Level

Senior Level