Market Intelligence Manager (22863)

SUMITOMO RUBBER NORTH AMERICA, INC. • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Market Intelligence Manager partners closely with the AVP of Strategic Planning to support the development and execution of one- to five-year strategic initiatives that address key business opportunities and challenges. This role plays a critical part in informing strategic direction through data-driven insights and fostering leadership development across Manager and AVP-level roles stemming from strategic priorities. The Market Intelligence Manager is a highly valued member of the Strategy team, working closely with the Finance & Strategy department and SRI/SRNA executives on enterprise-wide strategic and operational initiatives. This position leads market and business intelligence analyses, evaluates new growth opportunities, and provides analytical and research support across the organization, including assessments of pricing, production, product offerings, and distribution strategies. The individual must be an effective communicator, comfortable presenting insights and recommendations to senior executives and key stakeholders. This role provides leadership and vision for the Market Intelligence function, overseeing the design, development, and distribution of business reporting that enables informed decision-making across Product, Price, Placement, and Profitability. Responsibilities include managing data sources for the enterprise data warehouse, ensuring data quality and integrity, and delivering actionable recommendations to support operational and strategic planning. The Market Intelligence Manager leads the Market Intelligence and Strategic Planning teams to ensure all projects, analyses, and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of analytical experience, including at least three (3) years in a management or supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of database and analytics platforms such as Oracle, MicroStrategy, Salesforce.com, or similar systems
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with statistical tools and methodologies
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and self-motivation skills
• Ability to produce accurate, actionable, and efficient data and analysis
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset and willingness to exceed expectations
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
• Ability to sit, stand, move, and use hands and fingers for extended periods.
• The role may require walking on level surfaces, reaching above shoulder height and below the waist, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Candidates must reside in California and within reasonable distance to our corporate office, Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Market Intelligence team and related strategic initiatives
• Support long-term strategic planning efforts (1–5 year horizon) through market insights and analytics
• Manage departmental budget and Medium-Term Plan (MTP)
• Conduct ROI and profitability analyses to support business decisions
• Lead demand planning, market analysis, and competitive intelligence activities
• Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Serve as an Anaplan and Business Intelligence (BI) power user
• Perform OTS market analysis and other ad hoc strategic assessments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager