Business Planning Analyst

Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the following items of CSP duties Assist Product and Accessories Development Work with AKM R&D and CSP Product Management to ensure that the voice of the U.S. customer is properly communicated to KMC to support product planning and product development. Work to strengthen cooperation with AKM/KMM R&D. Provide model-specific market analysis to support sales forecasting discussions for new product development Provide data analysis and P&L calculations to support the creation of ADPs Assist in the development and updating of Smart Sheet as needed S. Powersports Market Analysis Analyze sales trends by model and category. Analyze the sales capabilities (brand, specifications, customer evaluation, marketing, price, sales promotion, etc.) of our products and competitors in each category. Support CSP Planning Team to create various internal/external reports. Support Sales Operations Create Model Sales Sheets for DMs during Order Periods Provide support during new model launch events when needed Education and Experience Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) is required, preferably with a major in Engineering; minimum of 3-5 years of statistics experience strongly preferred. Skills and Qualifications To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills Interest and experience in SxS, ATV, PWC, etc. is preferred. Demonstrates the ability to successfully prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks. Is extremely detail and deadline oriented. Brings energy and enthusiasm to group or team efforts. Must be highly proactive. Must have solid knowledge of Microsoft's Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software. Salary: $97,000 - $100,000 To support your health and wellness goals, Kawasaki provides a comprehensive benefits program dedicated to the well-being of our employees and their families. What we offer Competitive salary based on experience Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet insurance 401(k) match Life and Disability benefits Generous PTO policy Up to 12 paid company holidays Employee discounts on Kawasaki products Onsite fitness center Kawasaki Kafé KMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with KMC is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.