Product Manager
Department: Product and Planning (BP64220)
Job Overview
UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry. This position will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and interpreting internal, external, and market factors that impact UDSA's future product planning.
Responsibilities and Duties Research, analyze, and interpret internal, external, and market factors that impact UDSA's future product planning.Manage overall product projects to SOS – Start of Sales.Responsible for product lineup, specifications, and new vehicle costing proposals.Update product-related marketing material and sign off on product-related marketing content.Support managing vehicle variant selection in line with approved product modification features/newly opened variants as per Product Modification Request inputs.Support product launch and promotions.Conduct continuous competitor analysis to present a cost-effective & competitive product offering for the South African market.Work with sales managers to provide technical recommendations for products to be offered to customers.Review product performance and customer feedback on UD products and provide feedback and recommendations to the General Manager: Product & Planning.Provide technical & product support to SAF Body Builders.Handle customer modification requests.Support Government sales in tender applications and vehicle selection.Control sales, product, and operations-related invoices.Submit and manage final vehicle homologation.Support with new product sales training material and preparation.Minimum Qualifications and Experience Minimum: National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Transportation Management (advantageous)
Project Management
6 - 8 years' work experience (Commercial Vehicles)
Knowledge and Skills Required Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.Advanced truck market knowledge.Basic accounting and finance knowledge.Advanced technical knowledge.Understand road transport legislation and vehicle compulsory specifications.Vehicle Standards – ISO, SABS, etc.Vehicle costing.Commercial vehicle technical knowledge.Vehicle design, performance, and operations – vehicle performance testing included.Communication skills, written and verbal.Main Competence Requirement Deciding and Initiating Action.Working with People.Adhering to Principles and Values.Presenting and Communicating Information.Analyzing and Interpreting.Organizing and Executing.Adapting and Coping.Customer-oriented.Working in a multi-cultural environment.Key stakeholder management capabilities.About UD Trucks Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global leading international commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan. At UD Trucks, we are defining the next generation of smart logistics solutions through advanced innovations in automation, electro mobility, and connectivity. UD Trucks develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks, operating in more than 60 countries across all continents. Our trucks and people go the extra mile for our customers and business partners, day in and day out.
We are an 8,000+ strong team of colleagues with 40 nationalities who bring diversity and passion in delivering our products and services. We trust each other, work collaboratively, and embrace change. At UD Trucks, our purpose is Better Life – to make life better for people and the planet. We have developed a culture that promotes:
Diverse and Friendly Culture – Strong culture of diversity and inclusion, organizing annual events, daily activities, and open communication platforms including various internal voluntary networks.
Empowered Growth – Global exposure and growth opportunities across functions and countries through internal mobility system and self-driven career opportunities, building a learning organization by enabling self-managed learning supported by the UD Academy.
Flexibility with Trust – We continue to fully support both remote working (where and when applicable) and flexible working hours; we actively encourage our colleagues to maintain a good work/life balance. You will have the autonomy and flexibility to split your working time between both our wonderful, modern, and equipped HQ and remotely.
Be part of our journey to create Better Life for society, for our customers, and for yourself. UD Trucks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.
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