Planner, Business Development

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Planner/Analyst of Business Development to join our team in Franklin, TN.

This position is responsible for the development of strategic initiatives involving Nissan Americas' short-term and long-term business objectives. This position entails project management, presentations and business analytics. This position works closely across the breadth of Nissan Functions, with ongoing relationships with team members from Marketing, Product Planning, Finance, Distribution, Governance, "Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle", and Aftersales departments, amongst others.

B. Job Responsibilities

Key Job functions:

• Strategic Initiatives: Oversee progress on the development of strategic initiative proposals including clear analysis of the issue, external influences, business case, benefits, and risks, providing additional support as necessary.

• Research: Collaborate and research to understand key automotive trends as well as external trends that impact the future of the industry.

• Strategic Meetings: Prepare and follow-up for regular executive strategic meetings.

• Ad hoc Requests: Develop timely responses to various ad hoc requests from Senior Management.

1.Job Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualification statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant.

• Job Knowledge and Skill: Knowledge of Automotive Industry and understanding of the Product Planning process.
  
  Proactive and has excellent Project Management, facilitation, written and oral communication, interpersonal, and networking skills. Understanding of the US regulations preferred.

2.Years of Experience:

Experience: Five or more years of directly related professional level experience including project management experience.

3.Education

Education: A bachelor's degree in Business Economics, Engineering or a related discipline; MBA preferred

4.Specific Course/Certifications

• Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills required - extensive use of PowerPoint and Excel.

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.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

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.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America