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Job Summary: Product Analyst for Volkswagen Trucks and Buses, responsible for market analysis, competitor monitoring, and product definition/enhancement. Key Highlights: 1. Working for one of the largest automotive manufacturers in Latin America 2. Developing sustainable transportation solutions 3. An environment that values diversity and professional development Volkswagen Trucks and Buses has over 40 years of experience in the commercial vehicle market, delivering greater value to our customers and dealers through the development of high-quality products with sustainable and innovative service solutions. We foster a culture rooted in strong partnerships, continuous learning, and respect for our employees and modular consortium partners. Our values form the foundation of our organization: Customer First, Respect, Team Spirit, Responsibility, and Waste Elimination. Our purpose encapsulates our essence: "We develop sustainable transportation solutions for everyone. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Analyze the market (short- and long-term trends, customer needs, regulations, and desires) * Monitor competitors' activities and the performance of their products within respective segments * Suggest enhancements to the current product lineup * Define content and technical specifications of new products according to each segment * Propose launch strategies for new products * Monitor the development process of new products and improvements to existing products * Support Engineering and Product Planning teams in new development programs * Support the development of new products for specific applications – SVEs * Define product offering structure (content) * Develop technical materials and product presentations * Support Commercial and Customer teams in special applications * Develop comparative technical materials against competitors, focused on sales arguments * Support Commercial areas in tenders, bidding processes, and sales activities * Manage technical information for existing and new products, supporting Advertising and Promotion, Planning, Corporate Affairs, and Domestic Market Sales departments * Issue informational bulletins to the dealer network * Supervise vehicles displayed at trade fairs and events (vehicle selection and technical specifications, ideal bodywork/chassis definition, monitoring from production through event completion) * Establish relationships with competitors' technical departments * Discuss technical items with suppliers to improve the product lineup * Build relationships with bodybuilders / implementers in the segment to enhance product competitiveness * Develop technical materials to support bodybuilders / implementers * Represent Volkswagen Trucks and Buses before Government Agencies, Industry Associations, Trade Unions, and Customer Associations in the truck and bus segment * Attend to visitors at trade fairs and events * Participate in seminars, trade fairs, and industry events **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering * Postgraduate degree (preferred) **Languages:** * Advanced or Fluent English With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for cargo and passenger transportation, Volkswagen Trucks and Buses is one of the **largest automotive manufacturers in Latin America**, and part of the **TRATON Group**, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, encompassing the brands Volkswagen Trucks and Buses, MAN, Scania, and International. Since commencing operations in 1981, reaching market leadership while respecting and **fulfilling customer needs** with the best cost\-benefit ratio has always been our company’s focus. And that is precisely what we offer our customers: **tailor-made** trucks and buses, outstanding after-sales service, and an extensive range of services. Brazil hosts the **global research and development center** for Volkswagen Trucks and Buses, with expertise in emerging markets for tailor-made vehicles. Thus, we remain continuously connected to innovation—both in our products and services—to meet our customers’ demands. The Volkswagen Trucks and Buses plant in Resende implements the **Modular Consortium**, a unique and innovative global production model in which our suppliers are directly involved in vehicle manufacturing. With a network of **150 dealers**, our products reach all regions of Brazil. We also export to more than **30 countries across Latin America and Africa**. At the heart of our operations are hundreds of employees from across Brazil, with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skills, living daily our motto: **united, we are unbeatable!** **WHAT WE OFFER** -------------------- Volkswagen Trucks and Buses is recognized as one of the **best companies to work for** in Brazil! We are an **innovative company**, adapting to market dynamics and customer needs while striving to deliver products with the highest quality and technology. With this focus, we achieve outstanding results on a solid foundation, enabling the professional development of our employees. For us, it is essential to attract and retain professionals who help our organization achieve its goals and surpass our targets. Working at Volkswagen Trucks and Buses means being part of an environment that fosters a vital **connection among work, people, and achievements**. That is why we value and respect our professionals. It is people who make the difference in our business and place our brand in a prominent position in the Brazilian automotive landscape. **WE VALUE YOUR TALENT** --------------------------- We are committed to fostering a **plural and inclusive environment**, where everyone is valued for their skills and competencies. We believe people are crucial to our growth and success, aligned with our **core values**: respect, integrity, team spirit, determination, and customer focus. Among the initiatives promoting **diversity culture** at Volkswagen Trucks and Buses are affinity groups. The purpose of these forums is to drive discussions and information exchange. Five priority topics are addressed, each with a dedicated group, always sponsored by a Vice President or Director: gender, generations, persons with disabilities, sexual orientation, and race.
