Industry Analytics Asst. Manager - Seihan Planning

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

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:

In this role, you will develop short/mid/long-term industry/segment forecasts and conduct detailed market share analysis. You will be responsible for conducting a monthly sales gap analysis (PDCA) to determine the root cause of sales shortfalls and develop a clear explanation and narrative for Executives. Recommend supply requirements considering sales plan and production capabilities and set appropriate inventory levels to support the retail sales plan. Additionally, this position is responsible for the development and collection of necessary slides for the N.A. Seihan presentation.This presentation is presented to the CEO every month it clearly and succinctly explains current issues and AHM proposed sales and production changes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Industry/Segment and Market Share Analysis: Leverage findings to improve the accuracy of sales and production plans.
• Sales Plan Gap Analysis: Leverage findings to explain shortfall and improve sales plan attainment for future months.
• Support AH Seihan Planning Efforts: Recommend supply requirements considering sales plan and production capabilities and set appropriate inventory levels to support the retails sales plan.
• Development and collection of necessary slides for the N.A. Seihan presentation.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• BA/BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in a business environment requiring strong analytical, communication, people, organizational, and project management skills.
• First-hand working knowledge and experience with Ki Plan and Niguri (unit flows), Mid-Term Plan, SED flow, vehicle supply chain, forecasting, ordering, and allocation process preferred.
• Working knowledge of S&PP and Seihan operations and experience in managing large, complex projects is a plus.
• Must have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to develop and manage complex Excel worksheets and PowerPoint presentations
• Must have strong presentation skills and be able to explain detailed plans to management
• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) is required
• Business Objects knowledge is a plus

Working Conditions:

• 60% In-Office, 5% travel

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• 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)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.