Portfolio Strategy Analyst III
Join Daikin AppliedMake your mark at the world's largest HVAC companyDaikin Applied is seeking a Portfolio Strategy Senior Analyst who supports enterprise product direction by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing rep channel, sales network, market, and customer insightsprimarily for the Product Solutions (equipment) portfolio. Under guidance from Portfolio Strategy Managers, the Senior Analyst develops structured insights, pre-reads, dashboards, and materials that enable Product Council deliberations, Strategic Product Planning execution, and maintenance of the enterprise product and solutions portfolio view.The role also contributes to gap identification across the broader Service, Systems, Advanced, and Connected Solutions portfolios by organizing field and customer insights into clear requirement summaries. The ideal candidate is an analytical communicator comfortable operating in industrial/technical environments and skilled at structuring complex product and solution information into concise narratives that support alignment and informed decision-making. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!Location: Plymouth, MN, HybridWhat you will do:Collect and organize field, customer, competitive, and market insights from rep channels, sales teams, verticals, and research sources to support product and solutions analysisTranslate collected insights into structured inputs by preparing early-stage Product Solutions gap analysis summaries, including trends, themes, and BU-facing requirement draftsAssist with regional gap analysis across Service, Systems, Advanced, and Connected Solutions by identifying application-specific needs and organizing them into clear requirement summaries (e.g., service programs, system applications, engineered solutions, digital/connected offerings)Prepare Product Council materials, including pre-reads, decision summaries, visuals, action logs, and insight briefs under manager guidanceSupport the Strategic Product Planning process by gathering inputs, preparing intake documentation, updating prioritization criteria, and supporting early business case analysisMaintain elements of the enterprise product and solutions portfolio view, including dashboards, metrics, trackers, and documentation for leadership visibilityConduct portfolio analytics and market research, summarizing competitive, regulatory, and technological trends for use in planning discussionsSynthesize rep and sales network insights into structured templates that improve traceability, alignment, and decision readinessSummarize implications of mega-trends (e.g., electrification, decarbonization, IAQ/IEQ, digitization) for product and solutions planningCoordinate cross-functional work sessions with Product BUs, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Systems & Energy Modeling teamsSupport enterprise-critical strategic projects as assigned through research, analysis, preparation of deliverables, and structured execution assistanceWhat's in it for you:The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our bestMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Engineering, Analytics, Industrial Technology, Economics, or a related field4-6 years progressive experience in portfolio/product strategy, product management, or commercial strategyPreferred Qualifications:6-8+ years experience in industrial/manufacturing space preferredExperience supporting portfolio planning or product council processesExperience preparing gap analyses, competitive research, or market summariesFamiliarity with NPI or commercialization workflowsExperience working with rep/channel organizations or indirect sales modelsAbility to develop dashboards or analytical visualizationsBenefits:Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributionsCompany provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverageShort term and long-term disability3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidaysVacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrualPaid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local lawPaid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceThe typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,400k - $136,800k and a bonus potential up to 10%. 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