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Analyst, Global Long-Term Forecasting

Posted on: December 10, 2020 Apply Now
Detroit, MI Full-Time Expires March 10, 2021

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Job Description

The Global Long-Term Forecasting and Industry Analysis Team seeks an ambitious and thoughtful analyst to guide GM’s strategic decision-making by providing logical and data-driven sales forecasts. The role represents an opportunity to join one of the most dynamic and talented teams at GM, engaging diverse stakeholders across the organization and leading high-visibility projects.

Analyst responsibilities will include the following:

  • Learn and master Global Long-Term Forecasting team’s toolsets to provide data-driven, fact-based vehicle sales forecast

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop forecasts with the most comprehensive perspectives

  • Take ownership of vehicle sales forecasts within select vehicle segments

  • Provide forecast updates to support semi-annual business plans and quarterly updates

  • Collaborate with global forecasters to ensure highest quality forecast for all markets

  • Ensure seamless process between short-term and long-term forecasting

  • Assess long-term market potential for current vehicle programs

  • Identify and assess emerging opportunities for new vehicle programs

  • Conduct strategic ad hoc analyses and prepare clear and succinct reports/presentations

  • Collaborate with Market Trend Analysts, sharing best practices, tools, methods and market expertise

  • Use advanced data visualization tools to tell clear stories with data and draw fact-based recommendations

  • Support Global Portfolio Planning organization with deep dive analyses that provide actionable insights

  • This position requires great attention to details, creative problem-solving, sound judgment, and ability to see the big picture despite ambiguity in the future business environment

Additional Job Description

Skills:

  • Outstanding quantitative skills and an analytical mindset

  • Strong strategic thinking ability to connect the dots and forecast the automotive world

  • Enjoy solving the most intractable forecasting problems and dealing with ambiguity

  • Ability to communicate complex subject matter in layman’s terms for a diverse audience

  • Strong written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Excellent organizational and planning skills

  • Cross-functional and cross-cultural experience and awareness

  • Relationship-building across multiple functions within a large organization

Knowledge:

  • GM vehicle portfolio

  • Automotive industry knowledge, including policies, competitor activities, and industry trends

  • MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint- Advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint required

  • Data visualization tools, such as Power BI and Tableau, a plus

Experience/Education:

  • Degree in Economics, Marketing, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Behavior Sciences, or related quantitative fields – MBA preferred

  • Functional experience in Forecasting, Market Analysis, Marketing, Planning, Research, Sales, and/or Finance

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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