Product Planner at Yamaha

Job Overview:

• The Stock Planning & Operations role manages end-to-end stock planning, ordering, costing, regulatory compliance, systems administration, and reporting across the Motorcycle and Marine divisions, ensuring stock availability, financial accuracy, and operational compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Planning & Replenishment

• Analyse stock on hand, stock on order, sales run rates, and lead times to determine replenishment requirements.
• Compile planned orders and align recommendations with sales, finance, and management.
• Purchase & Production Orders
• Prepare, submit, and manage purchase and production orders, including approvals and supplier submission.
• Monitor order status and update cashflow forecasts accordingly.

Logistics, Shipments & Stock Receipt

• Track shipments, manage ETAs, and coordinate stock receipting upon arrival.
• Verify quantities, specifications, and pricing against approved purchase orders.
• Landed Costing & Pricing
• Pre-cost shipments and finalise landed costs to support pricing accuracy and margin control.
• Maintain indicative costing models and implement approved price changes.

Regulatory Compliance & Homologation

• Manage homologation, NRCS, ICASA, NATIS, SAMAR, and MM code requirements for all applicable models.
• Coordinate documentation, testing, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
• Systems & Master Data Management
• Maintain accurate stock codes, pricing, and master data on Syspro and the Tuning Fork Portal (TFP).
• Ensure system integrity, data accuracy, and timely updates across platforms.

Tuning Fork Portal (TFP) Management

• Build, maintain, and update TFP to ensure accurate dealer visibility of models, pricing, and arrivals.
• Archive obsolete models and manage ongoing system improvements.

Reporting & Month-End

• Compile, validate, and distribute month-end, management, and supplier reports.
• Analyse stock, ageing, and rollout data to support business decisions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support stock budgeting, forecasting, and alignment with sales demand and dealer requirements.
• Maintain budget templates and assist with executive budget reviews.

Sales & Dealer Support

• Provide operational support to sales teams and dealers on stock availability, ETAs, and specifications.
• Assist with order processing during peak periods and month-end.

Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and attend operational and planning meetings.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers, sales, finance, and management.

Team Support & Oversight

• Provide support, guidance, and quality oversight to team members.
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in stock planning, supply chain, logistics, or operations.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Syspro advantageous).
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.