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Senior Market Research Analyst
Req ID 87942 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC
About the Position
The Senior Market Research Analyst will be primarily responsible for maintaining the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) business unit sales and volume forecasts for OEM customers in North America. The position also supports various deliverables of the Market Planning department, which include vehicle production tracking, sales variance analysis, supporting new business acquisition, and competitive intelligence.
What you can look forward to a the Senior Market Research Analyst:
- Responsible for updating/managing ADAS and HPC product line pricing/volume data using a combination of Microsoft Excel worksheets and the online Strategic Planning Tool.
- Regularly meet with Sales staff to review forecasted product line data and make appropriate updates, ensuring adherence to company guidelines
- Ensure high quality and integrity of forecasted data and work with a global team to support milestones and deliverables. Work closely with Market Planning colleagues in other regions to ensure consistency in planning processes.
- Conduct quarterly and ad-hoc variance analyses of forecasted product line sales/volume, and provide explanations of key forecast change drivers.
- Assist in tracking new business pursuit, make regular updates to quoted pricing and expected business award timing.
- Support Sales and Portfolio teams with presentation materials created using forecasted
Your Profile as Senior Market Research Analyst:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Management or a technical field
- 4-6 years prior experience in sales planning/forecasting, sales/account management, or financial forecasting
- Must have very strong skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Slicers, VLookups) and Microsoft Powerpoint (Graphs/Charts, Embedded MS Files).
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
- Prior experience with Power Apps and/or Power B.I. is preferred
Why you should join ZF:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Time
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
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Contact
Gabriela Palacio
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