Product Planning Specialist

Panasonic Electric Works Türkiye

JOB SUMMARY

In order to convey a better service to our customers and strengthen our product planning organization, we are looking for a highly motivated, energetic team member to join our Product Planning team.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree preferably in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or relevant technical disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product management preferably in electrical construction material or similar industries
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a result-oriented approach
• Strong reporting, analysis and follow up skills
• Highly motivated and eager to participate in a dynamic work environment
• Vision for industry future trends
• Negotiation in multi-cultural environment
• Strong planning, reporting, analysis and follow up with the organization skills
• Valid driving license
• No travel restriction in Turkey and abroad
• For male candidates, military service must be completed

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Participating in all product marketing and market development activities
• Analyzing and identifying trends within the market and reporting to the related departments
• Researching new developments, competitors, and alternate media streams
• Benchmarking competitors, reporting competition activities and market research
• Suggesting new product ideas based on market or competition needs
• Supporting project management activities for new product preparation and launch processes
• Conducting communication with suppliers and service providers for new product launch activities
• Conducting risk assessment before implementing a new product on the market
• Cost Planning, volume & profit assumptions (business case)
• Leading discussion with OEM Partner and relevant R&D members, in order to ensure timely delivery of project milestones & results
• Being the source of expert knowledge and promoter of the product towards internal stakeholders and customers
• Managing the country based specific requirements
• Based on customer feedback, proposing and implementing active life cycle actions
• Development and implementation of product strategy and roadmap
• Participate the Go-to-market strategy for timely collecting the customer feedback and developments in the market
• Tracking and reporting sales of related product groups, deviations from target and the reasons behind it
• Communicating product related information to the sales teams
• Delivering product trainings to sales teams and customers, when required
• Analyzing and planning marketing support materials based on market and customer feedback
• Collaborating with other departments to streamline customer communication