Senior Planner, Pricing Strategy

Location: Franklin TN

Job Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Education Requirement: Bachelors degree

Sponsorship: NO

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Senior Planner Pricing Strategy to join our team in Franklin TN.

The Pricing Strategy team seeks a Sr. Planner to lead all pricing activities for assigned vehicle set including in-market and future vehicles. The Sr. Planner supports Marketing Operations and CMM organizations with developing pricing recommendations creating pricing proposals and completing management reports on Visual (Vi) and Value Adjusted (VA) price positioning. This position also provides complex ad-hoc pricing analysis for assigned vehicles per executive request and leads implementation of pricing for model year launches and interim pricing and D&H changes. The Sr. Planner will work closely with CMM Product Planning Finance PMO and Market Intelligence among other functional teams.

A Day in the Life:

• Pricing Approval and Implementation for assigned vehicle set

• Works with CMM PMO Product Planning and Finance to develop and present pricing proposals to Senior Management; schedules meetings with all stakeholders and leads meetings for multiple levels

• Implements pricing for model year launches and mid-model year pricing changes including pricing entry in SAP/HOST Monroney label multi-step check and broadcasting information to internal and external stakeholders

• Retains all pricing approval documentation per record retention guidelines

Reporting & Analysis

• Develops monthly Visual and Value-Adjusted (Vi & VA price positioning) report for assigned vehicle set

• Analyzes Vi/VA changes on monthly basis at trim level; reflects all competitive pricing actions including MSRP content and incentive changes

• Provides commentary on Vi/VA/TP-VA changes in monthly and weekly reports noting any recent or upcoming pricing announcements

• Reviews reported competitive model/trim set annually with working groups adjusts if necessary

• Provides ad-hoc analysis support with clear and concise ways to visualize data in tables charts and graphs

• Develops Vi/VA projections for assigned vehicle set or brand in support of corporate strategies; recommends pricing adjustments based on competitive positioning

Support for assigned vehicle set

• Works with CMM Product Planning PMO and Finance to develop recommendations regarding price positioning and dealer margin structure of future and in-market vehicles

• Serves as an office of record for Price/Value Forms (PVF) on assigned models for vehicle milestones MY launches and budget cycles; coordinates all updates including changes to grade-walk strategy price content mix and volume. Responsible for verifying PVF accuracy before submitting to Business Strategy and Finance groups for inclusion in the LCEP/LCP and budget submissions.

• Monitors market trends and significant changes to competitive pricing and dealer margin strategies in support of: a) Maximizing corporate profitability b) Identifying pricing opportunities and risks c) Considering industry and consumer pricing trends d) Improving brand opinion/image e) Supporting fiscal year budget and product plans

Marketing Operations Initiatives Support

• Provides input on Value Table structure features and recent equipment changes that may impact consumer value perceptions

• Maintains and periodically reviews desk procedures ensuring that pricing team follows uniform and consistent methods of collecting validating and interpreting competitive intelligence

• Supports Product Clinics for consumer feedback of projected future pricing

Who Were Looking for:

• Strong analytical presentation and strategic thinking skills. Must be able to multi-task adjust to changes in processes and priorities and independently and effectively plan their work. Excellent negotiation and cross-functional skills are required to effectively balance priorities from various functional groups.

• 7 or more years of directly related professional level experience preferably in Marketing and Sales or related function. Will also consider analytically inclined candidates with good understanding of Marketing and Sales processes in Nissan.

• Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis and cross-functional high visibility projects preferred.

• Bachelors degree in business finance or related preferred and may be substituted for some of the required years of experience.

• Advanced Excel skills are a must experience with PowerPoint presentations is required. Product knowledge experience with vPipe VINPipe SAP Tableau and HOST systems is highly desirable. Will use additional tools such as Autoplanner JD Power PIN and JATO on a daily basis.

What Youll 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 youll 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). For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best: is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal state and local laws including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

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.