Auto Strategic Planning Analyst

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Torrance, CA

About The Position

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose The Business and Product Planning Division sets the product requirements for the next generation lineup of models, guiding the design and engineering teams through the early development phases to achieve a winning vehicle. Developing the future product requirements needs a highly capable, highly knowledgeable, and highly engaged team. The team will focus on analyzing future society and customer trends that will affect future mobility. The Data Analyst will support the long-term strategy creation led by the Principal Economist. Activities include market analysis, customer research, segmentation of customers and target creation. This position requires high level collaboration between Auto Development Center (ADC), American Honda Motor (AHM), American Honda Motor Research and Development (AHM R&D), Honda Development & Manufacturing of America (HDMA), 4MOC and 4ji to align future customers, products, and strategies.

Requirements

4-year college degree is required, ideally with a major in business, marketing, economics or related field
Ideal candidate would have 0-2 years of experience doing analysis, ideally with an automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Awareness of the automotive industry, products and technology
Possess critical thinking, business judgement, analytical and presentation skills
Understanding of macroeconomic factors that impact the industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to demonstrate ideation/concept generation in a fast-paced environment
Consumer research and analysis skills, including statistical analysis skills
Ability to become proficient with planning tools such as MTAB, PIN, etc

Nice To Haves

MBA is a plus
Experience in the area of product planning, product development or brand management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Data Analysis – Ability to analyze large data sets and develop key insights from the data that is relevant to identification of the target customers. Ability to translate data / key insights into narratives / reports targeted to engineers, designers and analysts with oversight.
Research – Ability to research market and consumers, developing key insights that are relevant to the problems and determining ways to attack the market. Supports research projects including desk research, focus groups or clinics or on-line quantitative surveys. Can advise on creative matters to ensure the final product output matches the original intention and targets.
Sensing - Maintains a thorough understanding of the automotive market, consumers, consumer preferences and company strategy, that is relevant to our current plans.
Support corporate objectives with critical information for how to compete in the future. Supports long-term department vision and department goals to achieve Division targets

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development Programs
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Free Drinks Onsite