Planner, Advanced Product Planning

Job Overview Location: Franklin, TN Job Schedule: Full-time hybrid Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree Sponsorship: No Responsibilities Perform data mining and analysis to extract focused customer insights to deeply understand the market and customer. Creates robust proposals using storytelling with clear, data‑driven, and compelling proposals to drive decision‑making. Create a compelling product concept and/or Strategic Platform planning that capitalizes on macro trends & unmet customer needs by incorporating Nissan Brand intention, vehicle expression, strategic advantage, and overall future competitiveness. Develop volume and MSRP proposals for future products based on competitive and consumer market trends. Collaborate with other teams, departments and regions/locations to appropriately support Product Planning within various points of the process, particularly upstream development of assigned projects. Participate in multiple nighttime meetings each week with global counterparts to advance priorities and resolve open issues. Maintain detailed knowledge of assigned vehicle(s) and competitive set. Review PR and Marketing materials for accuracy. Support development of grade strategies and specifications. Perform other related duties as necessary. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university plus at least 3 years of experience in a related area that demonstrates broad analytical aptitude in utilizing historical, statistical, and empirical data in the automotive sector. Experience in creating clear and compelling data‑driven presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (tables & charts, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUM & IF functions). Proficiency at proposal storytelling through robust, clear, data‑driven and compelling proposals. Strong understanding of the total Product Planning lifecycle. Experience using and analyzing syndicated automotive marketing data sources strongly preferred (e.g., AutoKnowledge, Autoplanner, S & P Catalyst, JD Power PIN, mTAB, Strategic Vision NVES). Desired: Experience working in cross‑functional and cross‑cultural teams, excellent interpersonal, listening, negotiating, and communication skills. Up to 10% day and overnight travel, including periodic evening and weekend travel. Benefits Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross‑departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs while shaping the future of transportation. Rewards: Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, and unique Nissan perks such as discounts on lease vehicles and a Vehicle Purchase Program. Equal Employment Opportunity Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nissan Motor Iberica SA