Senior II Corporate Planning Analyst

Job Title: Senior Corporate Planning Analyst

Company: AISIN World Corp. of America

Department: Administration, Corporate Planning

Location: Northville, MI

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Strategic Planning: Lead the development of annual business plans and long-term strategic roadmaps aligned with executive goals.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze financial or operational variances, and report business performance to senior leadership.
• Market & Financial Analysis: Conduct industry research, competitor benchmarking, and financial modeling to identify growth opportunities or potential risks.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with various departments to ensure to align departmental objectives with overall corporate strategy.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare presentations, reports, and strategic briefs for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and external stakeholders.
• Special Projects: Evaluate business development opportunities, including market expansion, digital transformation initiatives, or strategic partnerships.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in corporate planning, management consulting, strategic finance, or business operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting and management principles.
• Advanced abilities in data analytics tools.
• Ability to analyze information and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies.
• Japanese language.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 5 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits or audits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.