Position Overview
Navistar is currently seeking Product Planner to take our business to the next level! This position is based out of our World Headquarters in Lisle, Illinois, outside of Chicago.
The trucking industry is going through a dynamic phase driven by rapid advancements in areas such as automation, connectivity, user experience, and the ever-increasing demand for electrification.
These trends are driving the need for more advanced vehicle technology and digital solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of this evolution.
As part of the Product Planning team, the Product Planner will report to a Product Planning Lead. In this position, the Product Planner will support in the development of product roadmaps and portfolio management across all technologies and plan content for annual upgrade programs.
Responsibilities Manage the product opportunities database with input from Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and other cross-functional groups Review and prioritize product opportunities based on strategic and quantitative fit, viability, and feasibility Support in the strategic planning and portfolio management of predevelopment projects, technology push, and research and innovation topics Competitive technical forecasting Liaison between Sales and Marketing and R&D to facilitate the development of onboard and offboard digital solutions.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree At least 5 years of marketing, sales or product-related experience OR Master’s degree at least 3 years of marketing, sales or product-related experience OR At least 7 years of marketing, sales or product-related experience Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Engineering degree Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and change.
Work cross functionally and independently Familiarity in technology areas ADAS, Connected Solutions, HMI, digital solutions and E mobility .
General understanding of Truck Technology areas Familiarity with Product Management, Product Planning, or Product Strategy Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of tailoring message to audience Ability to build consensus with relevant stakeholders Exceptional analytical problem solving skills Company Overview Navistar, Inc.
Navistar ) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry.