Product Planner (MC598)

Triumph Motorcycles; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorcycle manufacturer in Hinckley is seeking a Product Planner to drive new model development and market research. The role involves collaborating with various departments, preparing research reports, and ensuring the voice of the customer is represented. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills, alongside a Motorcycle license. This position offers a competitive salary and various company benefits.

Benefits

Discounted on-site Canteen

Additional Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Preferential rates for medical insurance

Employee Motorcycle Purchase Scheme

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Must have a Motorcycle license.
• Willing and able to travel across Europe around five times per year.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop new model and accessory product scopes.
• Liaise with the Stylists and Design department for motorcycle design.
• Prepare clear research reports on competitor products.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Packages

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent

Job description

The Original British Motorcycling Company.

Product Planner Vacancy reporting to the Chief Product Officer. The Product Planning Team plays a vital role in creating and defining the Triumph motorcycles which will become the icons of the future to sit alongside such historic legends as our Bonnevilles, Rockets, Tigers, Speed and Street Triples. We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to use their knowledge, creativity and passion for motorcycles to make a significant contribution to the new product development process.

Company Benefits:

• Discounted on-site Canteen
• Additional Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme - currently 6 x pensionable salary.
• Preferential rates for medical insurance with a third‑party provider.
• Employee Motorcycle Purchase Scheme - on successful completion of the probation period (minimum of 6 months), we offer employees and their close family the opportunity to purchase a brand new Triumph Motorcycle with up to 25% discount.
• Employee Motorcycle Lease Scheme
• Discounted Clothing, Parts and Accessories Purchases
• Company benefits platform, allowing discounts with multiple vendors.
• Flexible start and finish times.

Product Planner Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and develop new model and accessory product scopes, specifications and product information documents in conjunction with the Head of Product
• Motorcycles and Chief Product Officer.
• Liaise with the Stylists and Design department in the development of the motorcycle design.
• Prepare clear and concise research reports on competitor products and existing market and customer trends.
• Liaise with and assist the Market Research team in the creation of research which give deep and meaningful insight into the customer needs.
• To represent the voice of the customer in project meetings and discussions with other departments.
• To work with the pricing team in the development of the price and market position of the product.
• To liaise and assist the marketing team in the creation of marketing assets
• To undertake and assist with projects as required by your Manager.
• Any other ad‑hoc duties as required by your Manager.

Product Planner Person Specification:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent and proven relevant experience.
• Must have a Motorcycle license.
• Data rational and be able to identify customer preferences by analysis of available data.
• Willing and able to travel across Europe around five times per year
• Proficient in Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, including with technical and non‑technical audiences.

Product Planner Hours of Work:

39 hrs per week. Monday to Friday.

(Full details of thejob description and person specification can be found in the downloadable job files.)

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