Product Planner (Multiple Career Levels)

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. 

 At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

*This posting represents multiple levels and positions. Candidates will be considered for positions based on their experience, education and qualifications. Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to work experience, education, etc.

About this Position:  
Product Planner –  With guidance, conducts specific (PSP, Marine, PE) product research for strategy creation, model lifecycle planning strategies and model specific planning targeted for development. Summarizes and reports on market trends and conditions that may have an impact on company products and services.  

Responsibilities include:

• Provides summary and analysis of market (statistical) data, including sales history, sales projections, competitive situation, etc.
• Creates comprehensive research summaries to propose product development plans and strategies based on the investigation completed.
• Participates in routine research assignments including attending research events to obtain direct customer feedback and creates report based on the findings.

Who we are seeking: 

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related discipline or equivalent work experience.

Desired skills:

• Good understanding of Honda and competitor’s product line (PSP, Marine, PE) technology, industry conditions and consumers.
• Proficiency with programs such as SPSS, MTAB, Excel, PowerPoint, multiple web-based databases.
• Experience in research, planning and establishing processes.
• Experience in bringing projects from idea to implementation.
• Ability to present ideas and analysis in an effective manner.
• Proficient planning and project management skills.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with supervisor and other department members.

Additional Position Factors:

• Travel:  Average of 6 times per year, depending on project demand.
• Physical:  Primarily deskwork, frequent keyboarding.
• Hazards:  Maybe exposed to hazardous chemicals & equipment, including on/off road riding/driving.
• Overtime:  Expected based on project demands/responsibilities.

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo.  We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda.  Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment.  We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities.  We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary 
• Annual Bonus
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility  
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.