Senior Director, Product Planning and Technical Services
Toyo Tire U.S.A.
Our client, Toyo Tire, the North American Subsidiary of a global automotive products manufacturer with their Headquarters on the West Coast has retained us to recruit an experienced Sr. Director of Product Planning and Technical Services.
As Senior Director of Product Planning and Technical Services, you will report to the Chief Operating Officer and lead a team of 10 professionals in both product planning and consumer relations. You will be responsible for ensuring the increase of the revenue and profits of Toyo Tires USA created through a steady stream of new products responsible for the growth of the business, while increasing market share and the competitive position of the Company both now and in the future.
Position responsibilities include tire portfolio planning and analysis, and management activities to direct the new tire product program with a roadmap for a profitable and sustainable future, while ensuring the continued demand for current tire products. As such, the Sr. Director and his/her team has primary interface with the passenger, light truck and truck tire product development and planning departments in Japan. The Director also oversees the U.S. Consumer Relations department and technical activities/interface with Toyo Tire Holdings of the Americas (“TTHA”) technical group. This role works in close alignment with the marketing, pricing, sales and financial departments, requires hands on contribution and serves as a member of its senior leadership team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Requirements of the Right Candidate
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation: Six figure base salary, bonus eligibility, car allowance (including insurance and fuel reimbursement), 401K with 100% employer match, and health benefits.