Strategic Business Planning Manager, Electrical Distribution Systems NA

About Signal & Power Solutions

Signal & Power Solutions leverages our heritage as a global architecture provider and systems integrator to deliver the high speed data and electrical power distribution systems required for feature rich, highly automated vehicles.

Summary:

Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) is one of two business units within the Signal & Power Solutions segment; the NA region represents approximately $4B of total Aptiv revenue. The Strategic Business Planning Manager reports directly to the NA Sales Director. The position may be located in Troy, MI at the Troy Technical Center or in Juarez, Mexico at the Mexico Technical Center. This key position will help to set the regional strategy and will coordinate weekly activities within the cross-functional staff to help achieve divisional goals.

Your Role:

Business Planning:

• Provide weekly regional updates- collect updates and weekly metrics from Commercial, Finance, Operations, Material, Program Management, HR; weekly report out to Finance.
• Coordinate weekly staff meetings - manage agenda, distribute note/action items
• Create regional presentations for quarterly communications meetings, regional business unit overviews, business reviews with top leadership, etc.
• Coordinate monthly performance tracking reviews - develop templates, consolidate packages for margin improvement, Monthly Business Reviews
• Consolidate regional content for monthly CEO memo
• Special assignments and ad hoc requests (i.e. CPV analysis, data validation, etc.)
• Audit Responsibilities:
  • Serve as management representative for site audits
  • Assist in coordinating internal/external IATF 16949 audits, collaborate with Customer Satisfaction/EOS manager & local ECG group, manage site communication, assist in site success, facilitate payment to external vendor.
  • Responsible for EDS Management Review during audit
  • Understand IATF and Aptiv requirements for management review, consolidate and update inputs for management review and participate in audits.
    

Revenue Planning:

• Develop and track 5-year revenue outlook for budget planning process - collaboration with Commercial & Finance teams: YoY walks (Market Volume, Content Growth, Price Tracking, Cu, FX)
• Report/Track monthly bookings and assist in annual bookings target development

• Report monthly revenue growth by sales team
• Coordinate annual strategic customer reviews - assist in template, content, consolidation
• Model revenue scenarios based on macroeconomics impact
• Facilitate regional update of market share database (Currently globally responsible for volume update & regional collection/update)
• Manage market research subscriptions - Factiva/Dow Jones, AutoWorld
• Manage team consisting of revenue planning analyst/Sales Planning System administrator (Salesforce-based) and ERP (SAP) administrator
• Facilitate Quote Management Process (Flow 3)
  • Manage weekly agenda and 8 week outlook of upcoming quotes & projects
  • Preview content of presentations to ensure compliance with EDS leadership requests & template requirements
  • Document outcome of decisions, distribute note/action items, and post weekly quote management review to SharePoint site.
  • Be knowledgeable of DOA and escalate projects per DOA
• Ensure compliance with customer specific requirements

Your Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Engineering
• 2+ years' experience in a related Business Planning role
• 5+ years' experience and strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• 7+ years' experience within the automotive industry

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Whether you are working towards a promotion, stepping into leadership, considering a lateral career move, or simply expanding your network - you can do it here.
  • Access Aptiv Academy training sessions (internal and external), e-books, and audio learning library
  • Learn new skills on a monthly basis
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with:
  • Zero fatalities
  • Zero injuries
  • Zero accidents
• You have support. Our team is our most valuable asset. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with wiring or connection systems related components
• Understanding of electrical and electronic product functions within automotive applications
• Salesforce experience
• Cross-functional experience in the areas of Sales, Finance, Business Planning and Program Management
• Aptitude for financial business case metrics
• Proven leadership skills
• Proven ability to multi-task complex situations
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal and interpersonal skills

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Candidates for positions with Aptiv must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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