City : Markham, ON

Category : Staff

Industry : Automotive

Employer : Hyundai Canada

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is headquartered in Markham, Ontario and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai markets a full line-up of vehicles in this country – from subcompact to premium sedans to sport utility and crossovers – and is committed to providing world-class, well-engineered products paired with a customer shopping and ownership experience that exceed expectations.


When Hyundai entered the Canadian market in 1983, it was the company’s first overseas subsidiary. Since that time, it has grown into one of the best selling automotive brands in Canada. Hyundai’s success can be attributed to the quality, safety, and design of its vehicles, which is reflected in numerous, high-profile awards they have recently won.


POSITION OVERVIEW
The Product Planner will be responsible for managing and optimizing the product portfolio of select series models by developing packaging and pricing positioning strategies of current and future entries covering all stages of the vehicle’s lifecycle to achieve Hyundai Canada Corp. strategic sales, profitability and GHG objectives. You will collaborate with stakeholders in the USA and Korea to advocate for the Canadian market-specific requirements based on local consumer insight and the competitive landscape. In addition, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert within the organization for your assigned vehicle line(s).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement strategic analysis to support senior management in determining future objectives, actions and product strategies specific to the assigned car lines.
• Manage carline complexity to maximize sales efficiency by recommending market-driven mixes and colour offerings.
• Support vehicle launch activity across all departments to ensure all launch components are complete and deployed before vehicles enter the Canadian market.
• Liaise with the North American Hyundai team in the USA and global Hyundai team in Korea to ensure alignment for all launch activities.
• Support vehicle pricing process.
• Maintain key management reports to track pricing history, competitiveness, and market activity
• Ensure effective communication of all related information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform market analysis, assessing the products' competitive position and determining areas for market penetration.
• Perform strategic analysis to support senior management in determining future goals, actions and business/product strategies.
• Build and maintain master files on the Vehicle Ordering System.
• Create and maintain Product Resource Guides.
• Ensure product correctness and strategic alignment for all product-related materials by closely collaborating with other internal departments: Sales, Marketing, Training, After Sales, Public Relations, etc.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for product lines.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Excellent organization and planning skills without the need for daily direction (many product planning tasks are forward thinking/planning).
• Team player with strong work ethic and internal motivation to succeed.
• Well rounded business acumen with an understanding of marketing, finance, technical (automotive) and economics.
• Effective presentation skills (presence and speaking).
• Good understanding of the emissions regulations and incentives programs at the provincial and national levels.
• Good understanding of product marketing and integrating consumer insights into product strategies.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset but not required.
• Strong MS PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Auto Planner, JD Power PIN Network, Maritz NVCS mTab and POLK Cube is an asset.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Completion of an undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• 5+ years of relevant experience in same or similar function with automotive experience being desirable.
Why join our team?
Our award-winning culture has been recognized through our Great Place to Work™ certification for the past 6 years. We have been able to achieve this not only thanks to the dedication and commitment of our team members to our business, but also through a variety of fun activities and opportunities throughout the year which allow us to build strong engagement! When you join Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., you will become part of an organization that promotes diversity, inclusion and overall well-being. We offer an excellent benefits package including RSP matching, flexible start times, maternity leave top up, an attractive vehicle-lease program, demo vehicles for Managers and education support.

The first round of candidates will be reviewed on or before March 18, 2023.


We are committed to providing employees with an experience that will help them grow and develop professionally. Ideal candidates are self-starters, team players and thrive in a dynamic environment. If you are looking to build your career with a growing organization where you can use your knowledge, skills and talents, consider joining our team.


Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities and their accessibility requirements. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will take all reasonable steps required to meet your accessibility requirements.


We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected to proceed in the recruitment process will be contacted.