Planner, Corporate Strategy

Location(s): Mississauga, ON

Job Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (3+ days in-office)

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Business, Finance/Accounting, Statistics, or a related field.

Sponsorship: No

Vacancy Status: This

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Planner, Corporate Strategy to join our team in Mississauga, ON.

The Planner, Corporate Strategy plays a critical role in supporting NCI’s Corporate Strategy function by delivering accurate, timely, and actionable industry insights. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining digital business intelligence systems, managing corporate planning databases, and producing operational forecasts that inform strategic decisions, supports executive decision making, and provides insights on industry trends, risks, and opportunities.

A Day in the Life:

• Business Intelligence: Develop and maintain Digital Business Intelligence systems for Corporate Strategy, including Executive Dashboards for Nissan and Infiniti performance, Month-end reporting tools, segment trend insights, APV (Alternative Powertrain Vehicle) trends, Industry Fleet Reports, Provincial Reports, etc.

• Manage Daily Sales Report (DSR): Run daily Snowflake-based queries to extract sales data and populate DSR dashboards. Incorporate monthly sales cadence assumptions to ensure accurate daily forecasting. Distribute DSR to stakeholders with clear insights on sales progress across carlines and regions.

• Maintain Corporate Planning Database: Collaborate with the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) team to ensure timely and accurate updates. Maintain proprietary segmentation and historical data integrity. Modify historical data when segmentation changes occur to preserve backward compatibility (~10 years of monthly data).

• Forecasting: Create segment-level and provincial-level TIV forecasts. Run forecasting models and recommend adjustments throughout the fiscal year based on market dynamics.

• Reporting: Develop key reports & review materials with actionable insights and opportunities. Present actionable insights and opportunities to key stakeholders at Nissan and Infiniti governance meetings.

Who we are looking for:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in Sales & Marketing with an Automotive OEM or related industry with at least 2 years in Market Forecasting or Business Analytics.

• Proficiency in Power BI (mandatory) and Tableau for dashboard development and data visualization.

• Strong ability to query large datasets using Snowflake or similar data warehouse systems.

• Advanced Excel skills (including VBA & Macros) and proficiency in PowerPoint for executive reporting.

• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and ability to apply them to market and segment-level projections.

• Candidates should be able to synthesize complex industry data and present clear, actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with data governance principles and ability to maintain historical data integrity.

Desired:

• Demonstrated experience in automating reporting and BI workflows (Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake, RPA).

• Familiarity with S&P Global Mobility (Vehicle Registrations) and DesRosiers Automotive data.

• Certifications in Business Intelligence tools or Data Analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) or automation tools for data workflows.

• Advanced statistical modeling techniques for forecasting.

• Experience in formalizing and documenting operating procedures for key tasks.

Excited about this role? Submit your application today!

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

Built for Your Best:

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Mississauga Ontario Canada

Salary Range:

$76,941.00 - $94,527.00