Inalfa Roof Systems is one of the world's biggest providers of vehicle roof systems. Inalfa designs, develops and manufactures sunroofs and open-roof systems for the automotive industry, such as BMW Group, Daimler, Chrysler Group, Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, Citroen, Chery, Geely, Hyundai Kia, Land Rover, Renault, Nissan and many others.
Inalfa Roof Systems Group is headquartered in Venray (Limburg), the Netherlands, and has a global footprint with facilities in Europe, Asia and the America's. Global headcount consists of ca. 3300 staff. On July 29th, 2011, Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co. (BHAP) acquired 100% of the shares of Inalfa Roof Systems Group.
(Jr.) Product Planner Job Description
A Roof system is a complex assembly of all technologies used in automotive industry. Operating in a critical location in the vehicle with high mechanical and performance specifications; i.e. safety, acoustical, optical, high speeds and wind load. Our Global Advanced Technology Department is the source of all future technology developments for our global product portfolio. They are the engineering partner that supports our company on global scale and continuously think ahead to ensure our position as an Innovative Leader!
What do you do as (Jr.) Product Planner?
- Trend scouting for global, automotive and roof systems trends in the market in order to formulate the product development strategy for Inalfa;
- Carry out market research to investigate the preferences and requirements of our customers and end users;
- Assess which technologies and products could be interesting for our customers and delegate further research to the Advanced Engineers;
- Create technology roadmaps based on research;
- Provide a business case for new developments in close cooperation with the product planner and VP global advanced engineering;
- Verify the new concepts and technologies;
- Provide support to the sales department for marketing the technological innovations.
(Jr.) Product Planner Job Requirements
What do we expect from you?
- Finished degree in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering with a strong design affinity on a BsC or MsC level;
- Recently graduated or 1-3 years of work experience;
- Automotive experience is a plus but not always necessary;
- Experience with and knowledge of product planning is preferred;
- As a professional you focus on quality and you have a long term perspective. You have strong analytical skills and a creative mindset. In your work you are able to provide consultancy, coaching and transfer knowledge to other engineers;
- The job requires strong communication skills and a good command of the English and German language. Dutch is a plus.
About Inalfa Roof Systems Inalfa Roof Systems designs, develops and manufactures sunroofs and open-roof systems for the automotive industry. We are a First Tier supplier for BMW Group, Daimler, Chrysler Group, Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, Citroën, Chery, Geely, Hyundai Kia, Land Rover, Renault, Nissan and many others. Inalfa Roof Systems Group is headquartered in Venray (Limburg), the Netherlands, and has a global footprint with facilities in Europe, Asia and the America’s.
What can you expect from us? - Attractive working conditions and Self Development Opportunities.
- Open Communication structures.
- Collaborative and Informal Atmosphere.
- Working at an innovative leader with a strong drive to win!
FOCUS – TRANSPARENCY – ONE INALFA and
RESPECT are core values within our company.
(Jr.) Product Planner Application Information
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(Jr.) Product Planner Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Automotive Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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| Specialties: |
Automotive
Mechanics
Research (R&D)
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| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
Postgraduate (Masters)
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| Experience: |
0 - 2 years
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| Languages spoken: |
Dutch
English
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| Job Location: |
Venray, Netherlands |
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