Product Planning Specialist

About Changan Automobile

Changan Automobile stands among the four principal Chinese automotive groups with a rich legacy spanning 164 years and over four decades of vehicle manufacturing. The company operates 14 manufacturing hubs and 39 plants worldwide. Its portfolio includes self-owned brands such as CHANGAN UNI, CHANGAN NEVO, CHANGAN LCV, DEEPAL, and AVATR, alongside joint ventures like CHANGAN Ford, CHANGAN Mazda, and JMC. By 2021, cumulative sales for Changan's proprietary brands surpassed 20 million units, and by April 2024, Chinese brands under Changan achieved more than 26.33 million units sold. The company employs over 18,000 engineers and technicians from 31 countries and maintains an R&D network across 10 cities in six countries, including locations in China, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and Germany. Their professional automotive R&D and testing systems ensure each product's durability exceeds 10 years or 260,000 km usage.

Role Overview

This position focuses on product planning and management specifically tuned to the Middle East and Africa markets, considering regional user traits and market demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform market feasibility analyses for new vehicle products, determining strategic positioning for the market, product, competition, and users; define product concepts and configuration options; contribute to creating market equations.
• Establish product definitions and set development priorities aligned with regional strategies, user needs, and competitive landscape; oversee the fulfillment of product definition goals and sharpen critical selling points.
• Oversee product life cycles following the planning framework and recommend strategic actions based on ongoing market trends, competitive dynamics, and user demand.

Candidate Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Understanding of fundamental automotive structures and operational principles.
• Experience with product planning cycles and development workflows.
• Competent in using standard product planning tools and techniques; knowledgeable in market and user research methods.
• Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic about developing successful automotive products; committed to automotive innovation research; proficient in communication and collaboration; responsible with strong dedication; innovative problem solver; proactive and eager to learn.
• Embraces company culture; exhibits strong organizational, coordinating, communication, and planning skills.
• Education: Minimum bachelor's degree.
• Preferred Experience: Prior background in product planning or international product planning roles.
• Additional: Candidates holding a valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience will be favored.