JP TireRE Pricing&Product Management Specialist

Mission / Purpose of the position
Drive profitable growth for PLT Japan by integrating Pricing Product Management and Market Intelligence into a cohesive data-driven function: establish a clear pricing strategy and governance based on market and competitor insights to optimize margins; manage product portfolio positioning and lifecycle to ensure strong market fit and competitive differentiation; and deliver actionable intelligence on market trends pricing dynamics and competitor activities to support faster fact-based decision-makingultimately strengthening sales effectiveness and enabling sustainable profit growth.

Pricing Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement a transparent and competitive pricing strategy across segments
• Define pricing positioning based on market and competitor benchmarks
• Establish and manage pricing policies guidelines and approval processes
• Lead pricing for new product launches and portfolio repositioning
• Drive market segmentation through pricing logic and strategic recommendations

Pricing Execution & Commercial Support

• Set up and maintain structured price lists aligned with strategy
• Monitor market dynamics and propose promotion schemes under profitability guidelines
• Communicate pricing and promotions to internal and external stakeholders
• Support Sales with pricing tools negotiation logic and campaign frameworks

Pricing Intelligence & Profitability Management

• Develop and deliver pricing reports and analysis to management and HQ
• Monitor competitor pricing market trends and cost developments
• Steer product profitability and mix in close cooperation with Controlling
• Provide data-driven recommendations for price adjustments and margin optimization

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Develop and execute product strategy and roadmap aligned with market needs and company goals
• Define product positioning segmentation and role within portfolio
• Optimize local product portfolio (line-up fitment lifecycle management)
• Identify market gaps and opportunities for new products or enhancements
• Collaborate with HQ R&D and Supply for product development and allocation

Product Launch & Go-to-Market Execution

• Lead new product / new size business planning and market introduction
• Develop product positioning strategies contribute to go-to-market execution
• Create product messaging catalogues and sales materials
• Ensure execution of launch readiness (training documentation promotion) 
• Ensure product compliance with JATMA labeling and regulatory requirements including coordination of test schedules with HQ/R&D and leading local implementation

Marketing Intelligence & Data Management

• Define and manage a structured marketing intelligence databank including update procedures and governance
• Ensure regular data updates via internal sources and external agencies improving data accuracy and efficiency
• Continuously enhance databank functions based on internal/external needs
• Maintain a monthly market intelligence update including newsletters and industry news highlights
• Contribute to build and maintain dashboard/data update to support decision-making

Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Act as key interface between HQ Sales Marketing Controlling and R&D
• Present local market insights and product strategy in HQ functional meetings
• Provide product and pricing training/support to internal teams
• Ensure alignment across functions to drive effective execution and business impact

Internal Marketing Team Collaboration

• Work closely with PR/Communications to align product messaging brand positioning and key storytelling based on product strategy and market insight
• Provide market intelligence insights to guide campaign planning media focus and target audience definition
• Co-develop go-to-market plans ensuring alignment across product positioning pricing logic and communication strategy and support product launch execution
• Act as the bridge to ensure marketing activities are grounded in product value and commercial reality and that field feedback is looped back into product and pricing decisions

Qualifications :

Core Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Economics Engineering or related field
• Business level Japanese and English
• Strong analytical background; knowledge of data analysis tools (Excel BI tools) 
• Around 37 years of experience in Pricing Product Management Market Analysis or Commercial roles
• Good understanding of market trends competitor analysis and customer needs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across departments
• Ability to take ownership and drive projects independently in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)
• Experience in automotive tire industry or related sectors
• Experience supporting product launches or go-to-market activities
• Experience in supporting or guiding team members and stakeholders
• Experience working in an international or cross-cultural environment

Additional Information :

CV (Rirekisho) in Japanese and Work History in Japanese/English are required.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time