JP Tire_RE 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-making—ultimately 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 intelligen