Posted 2mo ago

Business Planning Analyst

@ Kawasaki Motors Retail Finance
Foothill Ranch, California, United States
$97k-$100k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Analyze trends, Support planning, Present reports
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree required; 3-5 years statistics experience; strong communication; MS Office proficiency; knowledge of SxS/ATV products preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office
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Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the following items of CSP duties:

  • Assist Product and Accessories Development
    • Work with AKM R&D and CSP Product Management to ensure that the voice of the U.S. customer is properly communicated to KMC to support product planning and product development.
    • Work to strengthen cooperation with AKM/KMM R&D.
    • Provide model-specific market analysis to support sales forecasting discussions for new product development
    • Provide data analysis and P&L calculations to support the creation of ADPs
    • Assist in the development and updating of Smart Sheet as needed
  • S. Powersports Market Analysis
    • Analyze sales trends by model and category.
    • Analyze the sales capabilities (brand, specifications, customer evaluation, marketing, price, sales promotion, etc.) of our products and competitors in each category.
    • Support CSP Planning Team to create various internal/external reports.
  • Support Sales Operations
    • Create Model Sales Sheets for DMs during Order Periods
    • Provide support during new model launch events when needed

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) is required, preferably with a major in Engineering; minimum of 3-5 years of statistics experience strongly preferred.

 

Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Interest and experience in SxS, ATV, PWC, etc. is preferred.
  • Demonstrates the ability to successfully prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks.
  • Is extremely detail and deadline oriented.
  • Brings energy and enthusiasm to group or team efforts.
  • Must be highly proactive.
  • Must have solid knowledge of Microsoft's Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software.

 

Salary: $97,000 - $100,000

 

To support your health and wellness goals, Kawasaki provides a comprehensive benefits program dedicated to the well-being of our employees and their families. 

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Life and Disability benefits
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Up to 12 paid company holidays
  • Employee discounts on Kawasaki products
  • Onsite fitness center
  • Kawasaki Kafé 

KMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with KMC is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.