Job Details
Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you'll find fast learners and self-starting engines as well as people who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan, minds race. Imagination gets a green light. Each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life.
The Advanced Product Planning team is responsible for future vehicle concepts that meet the mobility needs of our customers. We are looking for someone to join the team who is driven, curious, and loves the challenge of solving complex problems. You are going to be part of a close-knit agile team in meeting business objectives with analysis & stories rooted in customer needs, market data, forecasts and research. This involves collaborating cross-regionally with NML & cross-functionally with groups including R&D, Design, and other groups within Product Planning. The ideal planner continually evolves by leveraging their skills, experience, and learnings from both their team and customer, growing to be a vital member of a global organization
Job Functions:
The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.
- Performs data mining and analysis to extract customer insights to deeply understand the market and customer needs and expectations
- Assists in the creation of robust proposals using storytelling with clear, data-driven, and compelling proposals to drive decision-making involving product portfolio direction and to acquire approvals with Global Advanced Planning, Regional Product Managers, and MC-NA Executives
- Collaborates with other teams, departments, and regions/locations to appropriately support Product Planning within various points of the process; in this case upstream development of assigned projects
- Weekly communication and negotiation with local and global counterparts as needed to drive priorities forward and close open issues as necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative
- Project management of upstream development for given products, ensuring all relevant and necessary items are handled prior to major milestones
- Create a compelling product concept that capitalizes on macro trends & unmet customer needs by incorporating Nissan Brand intention Vehicle expression Strategic advantage Overall future competitiveness
- Assist in driving of primary research to extract focused customer insights to impact future product
Minimum Qualifications The following qualification statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant.
1) Job Knowledge and Skill:
- Must be proficient at data-driven analysis and insight identification
- Strong understanding of the total Product Planning lifecycle
- Critical thinking skills and problem-solving aptitude
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision, work toward objectives
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, negotiating, and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex subject matter & multiple projects at the same time
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, negotiating, and communication skills
2) Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Work must include a broad base of analytical aptitude in utilizing historical, statistical, and empirical data
3) Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
4) Computer Skills:
- Advanced computer knowledge of programs such as word processors, spreadsheets, and other PC applications. (tables & charts, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUM & IF functions), mTAB 5)
Preferred qualifications: - Strong preference for global PLANNING or MARKETING experience (in a working relationship or direct capacity) in Zero Emissions domain
- Strong business acumen
- Demonstrated success working in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments through the product development process
- Education in Psychology, sociology, anthropology, business, economics, or a technical emphasis
Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.
All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**
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Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
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