POSITION: Senior Sales Planning Analyst 

LOCATION: Mahwah, NJ

Live the Exceptional With Soul. This is the singular purpose of JLR.

At the core of these experiences are the products themselves. The JLR brands have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past years.

JLR is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through our distinct British brands. Our purpose is to ‘Live the Exceptional with Soul’ by being the proud creators of modern luxury and being guided by a set of behaviors we call our Creators’ Code: Customer Love; Unity; Integrity; Growth; Impact.

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Sales and Supply/Demand Planning Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the strategic planning for all Jaguar and Land Rover models; creating short and long-term forecasts that drive production and company profitability in the US market.

You will also be responsible for supporting the development, maintenance and accuracy of the current year vehicle forecast and business plan, ensuring production allocations support demand with optimized profitability. In addition, you will also lead as a brand subject matter expert, including competitive segment analysis, trim mix take rate and Special Vehicle Operations. The Senior Analyst will work closely with Product Planning, Finance, Marketing, Incentives, Distribution, & Global Supply/Demand Operations in the U.K.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of the U.S. JLR current year forecast
• Ensuring all department month-end responsibilities are completed timely and accurately
• Providing analysis of monthly production allocation
• Working closely with UK teams to ensure model allocations are in line with seasonality, as well as forecasted engine and trim requirements
• Leading monthly and quarterly trim mix review meetings including Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) analysis; aligning customer demand with production
• Ensuring accurate external/internal reporting of actual and forecasted wholesale, retail, and production volumes which is utilized by all areas of the company to determine department budgets and financial profitability
• Developing detailed analysis and providing monthly presentations and insight to the JLR executive team
• Discovering and owning new opportunities with autonomy within the business
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects as needed

• Performing other duties as required

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• Automotive experience is a plus
• Strong experience with forecasting
• Demonstrated analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Advanced MS Office skills are essential with particular strength in Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have strong business acumen and judgement, strong written and verbal communication skills, confident to work independently and contribute effectively when operating at the highest levels within JLR

Schedule: Hybrid Ways of Working (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - office days; Wednesday and Friday - choice days)

Recruitment Salary Range: $92,000 - $115,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized components, including location, skills, experience, and market factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus in addition to a full range of medical/health, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick/personal, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position”.

So Why Us?

•     As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job.
• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company  Global Bonus Program based on company performance
•     You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
• Our employees receive a generous time off policy  We offer a discounted Vehicle Car Program
• Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans  Quarterly Chair Massages
• Maternity/Paternity Leave  Complimentary lunch
• And more!

Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.