Isuzu North America Corporation (INAC) seeks a VP Corporate Development INAC & VP Corporate Planning ICTA to conduct and oversee competitive benchmarking, industry research, and market trend analysis. Stay informed of market developments to identify and seize new opportunities, ensuring the Isuzu Group can respond effectively to emerging demands in North America. Formulate short-, medium-, and long-term business plans while continuously monitoring the business environment to adapt strategies as necessary for optimal results. Identify business trends and areas for improvement to inform operational and strategic decisions. Manages the company's strategic alliances and partnerships, including collaborations with General Motors and Cummins, and identifies additional opportunities for strategic alliances and growth initiatives essential to the company's success. Establish objectives and navigate challenges to achieve alignment with overall corporate objectives. Translate insights into actionable recommendations for leadership. Lead the development and execution of strategic plans for the Company. Manage the annual strategic planning cycle, including goal setting, initiative prioritization, and progress tracking. Maintain and update multi-year financial models and conduct scenario planning to assess potential risks and opportunities. Develop clear, concise, and insightful presentations for the executive team and board of directors. Serve as a thought partner to senior executives, offering analytical support and strategic recommendations.
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to: President & COO INAC, EVP & CFO ICTA, President ISZA, President and CEO IGSS
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
- Fifteen (15) years of experience in the job offered or fifteen (15) years of experience as a Strategy Consultant, Business Planner, or related occupation. Requires experience in Infrastructure Technology solutions, DevOps, or cloud technologies.
- Requires fluency in Japanese.
- Requires experience in the automotive sector to develop company strategy.
- Requires experience with long-range corporate planning and market forecasting.
- Requires experience with financial modeling and business analytics.
- Requires experience with business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Requires experience with M&A evaluation.
Remote work permitted pursuant to company’s Work Hours Policy. Pay for this position is $215,274 to $285,237. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Exceptional Perks That Go Beyond the Basics
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being—mind, body, and future:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
Medical, dental, vision, and fertility benefits to support you through every stage of life - Fertility & Family-Building Support through WIN Fertility: Includes Adoption & Surrogacy Benefits, WINMaternity, and PowerPause, offering up to $25,000 in lifetime benefits for fertility-related services such as IVF, IUI, and preconception support
- Generous Time Off
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation, 15 paid holidays annually, sick leave, parental leave, and MTO (Miscellaneous Time Off) for volunteering or a compelling personal need - Smart Retirement Planning
Build long-term financial security with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match and an additional Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC) - Peace of Mind
Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as Travel Insurance, so you're covered wherever life takes you - Wellness Program
Access a variety of tools and resources designed to support your physical and mental well-being - Tuition Reimbursement
Pursue continued education with financial support for job-related coursework, degree programs, and professional growth - Exclusive Employee Discounts
Save on insurance, travel, entertainment, car purchases/rentals, retail purchases, and more
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
- Fifteen (15) years of experience in the job offered or as a Strategy Consultant, Business Planner, or related occupation
- Experience in Infrastructure Technology solutions, DevOps, or cloud technologies
- Fluency in Japanese
- Experience in the automotive sector to develop company strategy
- Experience with long-range corporate planning and market forecasting
- Experience with financial modeling and business analytics
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools
- Experience with M&A evaluation
What We Do
Isuzu is the global leader in commercial vehicles and diesel engines. We consistently focus on “creation without compromise” in the process of building and maintaining a world class organization. By expanding our operations across the globe, Isuzu products benefit people in over 100 countries. To ensure the most advanced performance and superb service, we are moving forward in product development, quality, manufacturing systems and customer support, which will become the new global standards of excellence. We hold an uncompromising commitment to improvement for better products and a better partnership with the world.
