Commercial Vehicle Product Planner

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a Commercial Vehicle Product Planning Engineer for our Commercial Vehicle Development team in Southern California:

Summary

HATCI's Commercial Vehicle Development (CVD)-Product Planning team is responsible for being R&D experts in the North American CV Industry & Product (Vehicle, Technology, and Market/Consumer) trends.

The CVD-PP professional in this position will:

• Research & analyze the future industry, market & product/technical trends.
• Take part in/provide inputs into market research.
• Develop strategic product proposals and tactical plans.

Detailed essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Study CV Industry /Market/Product trends and make recommendations or proposals.




• Monitor & report on competitors' strategy/actions relative to Market/Technical trends.
• Attend truck & trade shows, as applicable, and submit concise analytical reports that identify industry and vehicle trends, including key technologies and strategies.
• Develop industry and competitor sales analyses and market trends.




• Track/distribute information on competitive/market trends, technologies & upcoming requirements to related R&D staff through syndicated resources, meetings, presentations, and other media.




• Prepare bi-weekly, quarterly, and yearly summaries of competitive/market activity.




• Conduct market research, such as Customer/Product/Market survey projects.




• Access and conduct desk research, utilizing 3rd party/syndicated & industry association resources.
• Coordinate proprietary/customized research with specialized research vendors.




• Provide input and recommendations to support the development of Commercial Vehicle strategy & tactical plan.




• Support new CV business exploration and assess market "White Space" opportunities, across all classes & vehicle types.
• Create product recommendations for future Hyundai Commercial Vehicles, identifying key customer requirements/unmet needs, product positioning, brand requirements, and vehicle specifications.
• Meetings with other partners/discussion on market opportunities/requirements, technical issues, and feasibility study.




• Occasional domestic & international travel may be expected up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Product Planning, Automotive industry analysis, or similar experience required.
• Proficient knowledge of Automotive products, ideally CV-related products
• Motor Vehicle (preferably CV) regulation & certification knowledge desired, but not required.
• Proficient Project Planning/Management skills
• Proficient skills in coordinating Market Research (including negotiation with vendors)
• Fluency with the English language (Bilingual Korean language skill desired, but not necessary).

What We Offer:

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
• Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays.
• A Global Environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive Salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Compensation

• $74,224~$106,268

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or other analytical/technical fields
• 5 years of automotive market analysis/research & product planning experience
• Candidates applying for positions with HATCI must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or MBA preferred, but not required.
• R&D organization experience preferred but not necessary.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred but not necessary for consideration.
• Market survey experience (including interviews with customers, dealers and fleets) preferred, but not necessary.

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