Sales Planning Analyst

Job Title: Sales Planning Analyst

Company: Aisin World Corp. of America

Department: Sales Planning

Location: Northville, MI

Aisin Group Overview:

AISIN Corporation is the world's fifth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems. A $35 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 216 consolidated companies.

Chances are, the vehicle you're riding in is equipped with an Aisin product.

Position Responsibilities

Supports AWA's business management and expansion by preparing Sales Plans, market status, forecasts, reporting sales results, and analyses which support the company's growth strategies. This position will work closely with the Manager of Sales Planning in consolidating monthly Results, Sales Plan, market data, forecasts, vehicle volumes, economic indicators, and creating and reporting various analyses. In addition, this position will be responsible for providing insightful information that supports Executives and Management business decision-making needs.

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Collect and analyze large sets of data including but not limited to market data and sales data (internal and external)
• Support in managing the Sales Planning processes and activities for Annual Sales Plan [2 times/year], Forecasts [as needed], and Long-Term Sales Plan [1-2 times/year]
• Analyze and accurately summarize monthly, quarterly and annual sales variances
• Monitor, collect, analyze and compile auto market, economic indicators, and key trends. Identify business implications, risks, and opportunities and report to Executives and Management.
• Improve processes and procedures for management's planning and forecasting activities focusing on the demand drivers [example: customer outlooks, vehicle segment trends, monthly vehicle sales and production, dealer inventory, incentive spending, competing vehicles, consumer/social/economic/political trends, etc.]
• Create presentations and reports for Executives and Management by pulling data and relevant information together and putting in presentation form using PowerPoint and Excel
• Prepare presentation materials for key meetings as needed [OESC, NAEC, All-Staff Meetings, Board of Directors, etc.]
• Conduct Monthly and/or Quarterly meetings as required, and be prepared to present materials as needed
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with different teams and departments to gather and provide information, discuss key issues and insight (internal and external sources and upper and lower level management)
• Support information gathering and analyses on special projects as needed (e.g. auto maker strike impact, pandemic or other crisis impact, etc.)
• Create standard reports and project deliverables with efficiency and high attention to detail and accuracy
• Be fully cross trained for Sales Report creation including Sales Plan vs. Result analysis [monthly and quarterly]
• Be fully cross trained for sales and financial related reports [monthly and quarterly]
• Be fully cross trained for market data research and analysis [monthly and quarterly]
• Be fully cross trained in the systems and sources that support ship history, plan, and market data
• Participate in automotive market conferences and events, monitor news sources to stay updated and report out as needed (i.e. IHS Markit, Wards Intelligence, Automotive News, CES, NAIAS, etc.)
• Provide administrative support to management for meetings and special events (i.e. take meeting minutes, reception work, compile data, order supplies, etc.)
• Provide administrative support to executives, as needed
• Plan and track annual performance goals, targets, and development plans

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 1-8 years of work experience in planning, market research, finance, or related field
• 2-3 years of work experience in automotive industry
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Organized with high attention to detail with minimal/few errors and mistakes
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• Logical/Analytical - forward-thinking, problem-solving and investigational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Efficient with time management
• Excellent administrative skills with ability to multitask
• Creative and ability creating effective PowerPoint presentations

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Data analysis, financial analysis, and marketing background [Automotive Tier 1 supplier background preferred]
• Meeting and/or Event coordination background desirable

Education/Training/Certifications

• BA/BS in business, marketing, finance, or equivalent training
• Microsoft Office product proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 5 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Bonus Overview

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on individual performance, job level, and company performance.

Benefit Overview

Aisin World Corp. of America offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Aisin is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, Aisin is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at jobs@aisinworld.com or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.

Diversity Statement

AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.

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