Product Planning Specialist

Role Description The Product Planning Specialist is a part-time, remote role responsible for supporting BREI’s research and educational initiatives through structured product and program planning. This role involves conducting market and industry research, analyzing data and trends in the BIW segment, and helping identify future customer needs and opportunities for new or enhanced offerings. The specialist will assist in defining product strategies for BREI’s research outputs, educational programs, and supplier evaluation tools, including preparing planning documents, roadmaps, and basic business cases. Day-to-day activities include coordinating with research and education teams, organizing and updating product plans, tracking progress against milestones, and preparing concise reports and presentations for internal stakeholders. The role may also support the development of frameworks and evaluation criteria that align BREI’s products and services with industry needs.
Qualifications
Strong product-focused skills, including Product Planning and Product Strategy, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
Excellent Analytical Skills, with capability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data relevant to the automotive and BIW sectors.
Experience or coursework in Market Research, including competitor, customer, and industry analysis to inform product decisions.
Planning skills to organize timelines, milestones, and deliverables for research projects, educational programs, and product initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Business, Engineering, Economics, Industrial Management, or a related field.
Interest in the automotive and BIW industry and willingness to learn technical concepts related to car-body engineering.
Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentation software, project management platforms).
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote, part-time setting.

Work arrangement
Yes