Job Title: Powertrain Analyst - Americas Vehicle Forecasts
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Location Type: Hybrid
Who we are…
GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change.
By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what’s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence.
Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world’s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth.
Why join GlobalData?
GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey, and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world’s most successful organizations.
Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people.
What you’ll be doing…
- Conduct research and analyze North and South American light vehicle markets, including key regional drivers, OEM strategies and applicable legislative factors affecting combustiononly and electrified vehicle trends and other market-specific research.
- Gather and analyze automotive industry competitive intelligence utilizing both primary and secondary research, focusing on engines, transmissions, batteries, electric motors and drive unit data in the region and globally. A willingness to reach out to industry contacts and/or establish an information source network is required.
- Utilize and apply GlobalData’s proprietary forecast methodology and system to develop insightful forecast conclusions.
- Coordinate with global powertrain team to integrate global actions, timing and sourcing changes as well as global brand and group strategies.
- Provide written commentary, analysis and rationale to support powertrain outlook services.
- Meet all forecast service internal and external deadlines and ensure highest level of quality.
- Support GlobalData clients through online and inperson meetings, by answering forecast-related questions, intelligence sharing and presenting trends and analysis.
What we’re looking for…
- Bachelors’ degree or undergraduate equivalent; preferably in automotive related engineering, business, finance, economics, or marketing.
- Two to three years’ relevant automotive industry experience with a focus of research, market trends, forecasting/analysis, competitive intelligence or business planning. Powertrain experience with an automotive OEM or supplier is strongly preferred.
- Interest in the comprehension of key principles of light vehicle combustion engines, varying transmission types and expanding advanced electrification technologies including hybrid, plugin and fuel cell vehicle powertrains.
- Initiativebased, personally-driven performer; must possess good communication skills and be team-oriented.
- Proficiency in complete Microsoft Office with expertise in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Benefits
- Training and coaching that support in building a long-term career. LinkedIn Learning and ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
- Competitive base salary plus OTE and attractive commission structure
- Generous PTO policy
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Company sponsored Life insurance, AD&D, STD, and LTD
- Maternity and Paternity leave
- 401k Match
- Corporate gym rates and other discounts
GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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