Sales Planning Specialist

• 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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or similar) is mandatory
• MBA or any other degree / Certification is an added advantage