Product Planning Clerk
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Summary
A clerical position in the product planning department that performs market research, data analysis, document preparation, coordination with related departments, and other tasks necessary for planning.
Description
Product planning clerks are administrative roles that support the formulation of product concepts and market launches. Based on market research and customer needs analysis, they create planning documents and presentation materials, and coordinate with departments inside and outside the organization. They also handle development schedules and cost management, and play a role in smoothly advancing the product planning process by implementing the PDCA cycle.
Future Outlook
With digitalization and the expansion of global markets, the importance of data analysis skills and digital marketing knowledge in product planning is increasing, and demand is growing for talent who can respond to AI utilization and DX initiatives.
Personality Traits
Has an analytical orientation / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness / Has flexible thinking / Is honest
Work Style
Cross-Departmental / Flex Time / Office Work / Partial Remote Possible / Team Projects
Career Path
Product Planning Assistant → Product Planning Staff → Senior Product Planning Staff → Product Planning Leader → Product Planning Manager → Product Manager
Required Skills
Data Visualization / Document Creation / Excel (Advanced) / Internal Coordination Skills / Office Software (Planning Documents) / Research Design / Schedule Management
Recommended Skills
BI Tools / Database Basics / Design Software (Adobe) / English (Reading Papers and Documents) / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is required for market data analysis and information organization. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiations with related departments and business partners occur frequently. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because ideation for new product concepts and differentiation strategies is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to accurately manage planning schedules and processes. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because projects are advanced in teams, cooperating to complete tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Marketing and Business Practice Certification
- Salesperson Certification
Aliases
- Product Planning Assistant
- Product Planning Staff
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