Assistant Manager: C & A Planning & Projects at Toyota

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reporting to the Manager: C&A Planning & Projects, the incumbent of this position will fulfil the necessary requirements within the Customer Services Division to support the Conversions & Accessories functions in support of the C&A products planning and sales.
• The role will support the Manager: C&A Planning & Projects with overall product planning, project management, schedule management, marketing plan and overall communication coordination. Plans project activities for allocated new models (FMC/MMC/SMC) to ensure project delivery for Marketing, Purchasing & Engineering functions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Product Strategy
• CAPA preparation
• Project Schedule (Creation & Management)
• Import accessory identification & selection.
• Purchasing (Supplier take-on, RFQ, Part number creation, Master data, Pricing)
• Dealer bulletin
• Export business management
• Sales & PNUR tracking and reporting
• PDCA
• Sales enhancement campaigns where necessary
• PB Replies
• Pricing management
• Budget planning and control of the Planning Budget

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF Level 5 (240 credits on level 8 framework) qualification in Marketing/Business Management/Supply Chain/Engineering/Project Management, or related.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in related field.
• Relevant motor industry experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in project management is essential.
• PC Literacy (MS Office package) & Microsoft Teams familiarity.
• Experience in sales and product/project planning advantageous.

COMPETENCIES:

• Innovative ideas
• Analytical skills
• Perseverance
• Project management
• Establish framework and systems for organizational learning
• Continuous improvement mind-set
• People Management Skills
• Prioritization & Allocation of Resources
• Assertiveness
• Goal driven
• Integrity

IMPORTANT DIMENSIONS:

• Strategic thinking
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication (both written and verbal)
• Analytical thinking
• Initiative
• People management
• Teamwork