Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.(HATCI) is currently looking for a Product Planning Analyst for our Superior Township, MI Research and Development facility that will:

Responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare, and present product proposals for the next generation of vehicles for North American market
• Be an advocate for the customer, particularly with respect to North American markets
• Research, analyze, and understand major shifts in the auto industry for topics such as the transition to electrified vehicles, software defined vehicles, and other significant disruptors
• Support corporate strategic initiatives, cross-vehicle line studies, innovation and technology workshops
• Monitor, research, and analyze automotive industry trends, competitive landscape, and consumer needs
• Collaborate cross functionally to ensure our vision for the customer is understood and adopted; work with U.S. sales affiliates to develop one-voice for customers, brands, vehicle segments, etc.
• Regularly develop reports and presentations designed for both U.S. and Korean senior management
• Participate in and conduct benchmarking activities for both HMG and competitor products
• Monitor feedback on current vehicles and provide recommendations for improvements and lifecycle actions
• Attend and support automotive and other trade shows; gather industry trends and develop competitive insights to report to upper management in both the U.S. and Korea
• Travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally

Perform additional projects as assigned:

• Quickly respond to Korea R&D and headquarters ad-hoc requests for information and analysis
• Support the design, planning, and execution of customer research including one-on-one interviews, ethnographic research, engineering specification reviews, focus groups, ride and drives or immersion events in order to more deeply understand consumers and market segments
• Create and present market reports and sales analyses to senior management in the U.S. and Korea

What we offer:

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to excel in both creative and analytical areas of work
• Capable of combining data, experience, well-reasoned judgement and intuition in order to deliver insightful recommendations and a compelling story
• Resilient, flexible, and able to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements
• Passion for discovery and learning; a curiosity that drives you to look beyond the obvious
• Ability to identify problems, analyze causal factors, and provide solutions
• Comfort with ambiguous assignments; skillful at defining and managing scope, timing, and resources
• Self-directed

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in Product Planning, Program Management and/or Market Analysis
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai Kia must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor

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