Product Developer (Toyota Parts Specialist)

SUMMARY:
Position available for a Product Developer (Toyota Parts Specialist) based in Centurion.

Job Purpose:

• To source parts internationally and researching the local markets for price, product and market demand.
• Build internal skills set for growth in the BMW product line
• To enhance our product offering to our customer base
• Build skills set across vehicle parc (diversity of model and make available)

• Matric/ Grade 12 (Mathematics)
• Preferred post matr4ic qualification/ Technical and or Mechanical Training
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office – especially in Excel
• Understanding of procurement/supply chain
• Sound Technical knowledge and understanding
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Product Development Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and best practices.

• Represent the Company in a professional, enthusiastic, and positive manner.
• Contribute to a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and ensuring they are always understood and practiced by yourself and the team.
• Understand customer needs and ensure alignment with the needs/ commitments of the business.
• Keep up to date and respond accordingly to all enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify any systems improvements and drive through recommendations for change to ensure efficiencies are maximised within department.
• Ensure that all required metrics/ KPIs, reports, process documentation, customer service logs and training and safety records are updated and completed.
• Continuously review ways to aid efficiency, add value and reduce costs as well as delivering continues improvement initiatives.
• Research into new and existing vehicle parts within the industry.
• Continuously review competitors’ offerings to the market.
• Understand the requirements of the market and market growth within industry.
• Monthly/ weekly reports on new development and requirements/ market trends.
• Acquiring new vehicle ranges and ensuring that parts are readily available to customers.
• Work closely with the Marketing team on the leaflet and other marketing initiatives.
• Assist branches that dial in for assistance on parts and or general queries.
• Make use of carpark information to determine current market demand.

POSITION INFO:
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.