Product & Price Planner Specialist

 

Recruiter:

RMG Recruitment

Job Ref:

1464102346

Date posted:

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Location:

Sandton, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced employees to fill the above Temporary vacancy

Job Description and Responsibilities

  • Development and implementation of strategic product plans to meet customer requirements (i.e. rationale, range, specification, positioning, pricing, volumes and model mix)
  • Continually benchmark Audi products vs competitor offering and monitor industry developments for threats and opportunities in order to propose appropriate action.
  • Representation of Audi product management in project team meetings.
  • Co-ordination of meetings with and consultation with Audi NDAC regarding product planning internal and external stakeholders.
  • Development of product information bulletins for internal and external stakeholder regarding all product innovation or changes.
  • Approval of point of sale material in terms of product specification in text, visuals and tables for accuracy (includes website specification and pricing).
  • Approval of press releases and point of sale material in terms of product specification in text, visuals and tables for accuracy (includes website specification and pricing)
  • Management and implementation of unique product requirements for the car rental / government market via cross-divisional interaction.
  • Development and implementation of price indexing methodology to ensure correct price positioning and model build-up for all products relative to competitors.
  • Planning and implementation of feasibility studies for potential models to be imported into South Africa, including vehicle clinics and other research forums.
  • Planning and implementing the specification for all models utilizing the Group MBV system.
  • Management of specification for the FAVAS vehicle ordering system.
  • Responsible for the correct vehicle order templates.
  • Management of the important process from dealer order, production timing and the shipment process utilizing Group systems (FAVAS and ATLAS)
  • Management of the vehicle specification tables in SAP Sales Distribution systems, which controls the wholesale pricing of all vehicles.

 

Education and Experience

  • A formal 3-year National diploma / Bachelor’s degree from a recognized tertiary institution in Engineering / Commerce / Marketing Management
  • Must have 5 years Product Planning experience in automotive industry.
  • 2 years’ experience in Engineering / Sales forecasting / Pricing / Market Research or Brand Management would be beneficial.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements

  • Exhibit relevant technical understanding of vehicle systems and technology, with specific reference to Audi products.
  • Demonstrate sound understanding of the automotive market and competitive environment
  • Have strategic and conceptual thinking capabilities.
  • Present a structured thinking approach with sound problem-solving abilities.
  • Have the ability and inclination to work accurately with detail.
  • Demonstrate good communication skills (oral and written) and well-developed presentation skills with the confidence and ability to address internal and external product forums (e.g. Pre-PMM and Dealer Sub Tech Council) with impact.
  • Display excellent computer literacy skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
  • Innovation, resourceful, action-orientated and analytically minded.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently to high quality standards.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Demonstrate leadership values and people management skills.

 

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