Product & Planning Manager

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of one of the world's most progressive automotive brands? CUPRA New Zealand is looking for a driven, analytical, and detail-oriented Product & Planning Manager to join our team in Auckland. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing challenger brand that is redefining what modern premium automotive performance looks like. The Company CUPRA is unlike any other automotive brand. Born in Barcelona, CUPRA combines progressive design, performance and innovation to deliver vehicles that challenge convention and inspire a new generation of drivers. Since its launch as a standalone brand, CUPRA has become one of Europe's fastest-growing automotive success stories, delivering award‑winning vehicles including the CUPRA Formentor, Leon, Terramar and the all‑electric Tavascan. In New Zealand, CUPRA seeks to become New Zealand's most engaging premium performance brand through an innovative take to market approach, model range choices, an expanding customer base, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. While electrification is our future, we have an incredible lineup of combustion engine performance vehicles helping to deliver upon our vision. Proudly powered by the Giltrap Group, CUPRA New Zealand is driven by a passion for doing things a little differently while delivering automotive excellence. When you join the team, you'll become part of a collaborative, hands‑on environment that supports bold thinking and continuous improvement. The Role As Product & Planning Manager , you will play a critical role in managing the CUPRA New Zealand product range from selection of factory specifications, through to product arrival in New Zealand and into lifecycle management. You will also be responsible for collecting and disseminating product and market intelligence and delivering sales analysis. You will work closely with CUPRA's global headquarters, managing vehicle ordering and production planning, supporting future product introductions, monitoring market trends, and shaping product and pricing strategies that drive business success. This role combines analytical capability, commercial thinking, and operational excellence, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with data while influencing strategic business decisions. Key Responsibilities To succeed in this role, you will: Lead market analysis and reporting for internal and external stakeholders, identifying trends, opportunities, and competitive insights. Manage vehicle stock planning and pipeline visibility to ensure optimal supply aligns with market demand. Liaise with the manufacturer on vehicle ordering, production planning, product specifications, and option management. Support the launch of new models and model year updates, providing product information, training support, and sales resources to the retailer network. Contribute to business cases and recommendations for model introductions, product enhancements, and special edition opportunities. Assist in the development and maintenance of competitive benchmarking, pricing strategies, and market positioning. Support financial analysis, pricing approvals, forecasting, and vehicle costing activities. Skills & Experience To be successful in this position, you'll bring: Experience in product planning, sales analysis, or a related commercial role, ideally within the automotive industry. A strong understanding of the automotive market and industry dynamics. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Commercial awareness and financial acumen. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Power BI experience would be advantageous. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment. A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. A passion for automotive products, emerging technologies, and future mobility. Ready to create something special? Apply now and help drive the next chapter of CUPRA's growth in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr