Position Summary: The Product Planning Specialist (R&D) is a key player in connecting market intelligence with product development. This role supports the definition of product strategies and roadmaps, working closely with Sales, Product Management, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to ensure that product offerings are aligned with market needs, technically feasible, and operationally efficient. The specialist also plays an active role in product lifecycle management, field performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Support product planning activities, contributing to the definition of product portfolios, features, and launch strategies.Collaborate with Sales and Product Managers to identify market demands, gather voice-of-customer input, and translate them into actionable insights for production and R&D planning.Analyze field data and product performance to support Manufacturing and Quality teams in identifying improvement opportunities.Prepare clear and concise management reports by consolidating market, field, and product performance data to support strategic decisions.Conduct competitive benchmarking and market analysis to support innovation and differentiation strategies.Act as a liaison between commercial and technical teams, ensuring that market requirements are reflected in product specifications and development priorities.Support the feasibility assessment and concept validation of new products or enhancements, ensuring alignment with technical, cost, and time-to-market goals.Monitor existing product lines, assisting in lifecycle management decisions such as upgrades, repositioning, or phase-outs.Integrate regional feedback (from Sales, After-Sales, and Field Service teams) to ensure product relevance and competitiveness across markets.Contribute to the continuous optimization of product cost, quality, and customer satisfaction through data-driven recommendations.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Product Design, or a related field.Experience in product planning, product development, or R&D interface roles.Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.Experience with cross-functional collaboration involving Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and After-Sales.Familiarity with product development processes (e.g., stage-gate, PLM systems).Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence across levels.Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).Fluency in English required; Spanish is a plus.