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Toyota Material Handling · 1 day ago

Product Planning Manager - Class ll

Greene, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $105K/yr

4+ years exp

Toyota Material Handling is an industry leader in forklift sales, and they are seeking a Product Planning Manager to develop strategies and programs for specific product classes. The role involves managing activities and resources for product life-cycle management and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure market success and sustainability of products.

Autonomous VehiclesIndustrialIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Represent TMHNA as the product and/or solutions subject-matter expert and provides technical expertise and training support for product development

Achieves strategic Share of Market for assigned product lines that corresponds with TMHNA’s annual Plan of Record. Supports the budgeting and forecasting process for marketing, coordinating with Finance and Operations as required

Gathers and maintains up-to-date competitive and market intelligence. Continually assesses market conditions, competitive pricing, offerings, plans, applications, customer trends/issues, and distribution/product trends

Works closely with cross functional groups (including Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Program Management, etc.) for product roadmap and life cycle management

Owns the strategic product planning, product roadmap, and Marketing Requirements Definition (MRD) processes. Acts as an interface with engineering to develop the next generation of solutions, product enhancements and services. Ensures appropriate market coverage and brand positioning

Ensures new solutions/services fulfill marketplace requirements for their successful introduction into the market as well as their long-term success and sustainability

Creates sustainable competitive advantage for product lines. Provides effective ROI and total cost of ownership tools to TMHNA’s Solutions and Support Centers and sales representatives that allow them to substantiate the value proposition of TMHNA’s products and services offering

Provides technical expertise and training to the sales force for products and applications. Support new sales tools, dealer communications, marketing tool kits, and management of brochures, website, & app

Coordinates ongoing maintenance / health of products including customer satisfaction, warranty, lead times, product margin and customization through Product Teams

Provide excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication to influence and negotiate with others in order to resolve difficult problems that can affect long-term relationships with customers

Qualification

Product planningMarket intelligenceCross-functional collaborationForklift industry experienceIoTAutomationAnalytical skillsTechnical expertiseCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's Degree is required

4+ years of broad experience in marketing, finance, business, engineering, and/or an analytical role is required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business-related discipline is preferred

Experience in the forklift industry, IoT, Automation, or telematics is preferred

A sense of urgency to meet or exceed customer requirements and quality expectations

Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization including senior and executive level staff is also a key to success

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays

Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options

100% 401(k) match up to 6%

Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance

Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs

Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development

Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic

Best in class work culture!

Company

Toyota Material Handling

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Toyota Material Handling offers a full line of material handling products proudly assembled in the United States, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design.

Founded in 1990

Columbus, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.toyotaforklift.com/

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