Product Research & Accessory Planner

We are partnering with a reputable automotive dealership company in Qatar. They are committed to providing exceptional automotive experiences to their customers and are currently seeking a Product Research & Accessory Planner to serve this purpose. 

In this role, you'll be dedicated to understanding customer needs and preferences, ensuring that products meet and exceed expectations. Responsibilities include analyzing market dynamics to tailor offerings, developing innovative products based on customer feedback, and optimizing costs to provide value while maximizing revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities:

1- Market Analysis and Positioning:

• Perform periodic analysis of the existing product offering versus competitors to pinpoint the positioning of product specifications.
• Identify any regulatory requirements or regulations that may impact our product lineup.
• Generate timely Product Intelligence Reports.

2- Product Planning and Development:

• Identify potential future products and specifications for future product planning.
• Monitor automotive innovation progress to detect potential technological requirements and provide updates on the advancement of connected services in the automotive sector.
• Conduct periodic surveys with customers to gauge the acceptance level of product specifications and identify areas of improvement.

3- Specification Management:

• Analyze the product specification and application lineup to identify any specification gaps that could be addressed through local accessorizing or conversion options.
• Coordinate with relevant business units for optimal procurement and execution processes, including IT for SAP Business Process, accessory merchandising, and ensuring SOPs for proper fitment with After Sales/LVD.

4- Product Launch and Inventory Management:

• Execute launch plans for new products.
• Ensure optimal inventory and capacity planning with business units for fitment.

5- Market Insights and Revenue Planning:

• Monitor market dynamics to capture Voice of the Customer (VOC) promptly.
• Conduct value analysis to optimize costs through product and process enhancements.
• Develop an annual revenue plan for the business.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Higher in Business or a related field of study.
• 8+ years of experience in product planning, product management, or a related role.
• Current or previous Experience in the Automotive industry (Cars, parts, and/or Accessories).
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English, and Arabic is a Plus.

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