Strategic Competitiveness Sr Specialist

The Senior Analyst – Strategic Competitiveness is a critical role within Nissan’s Strategy & Transformation Office, focused on ensuring the Regional Shared Services Center maintains a competitive edge in an evolving global landscape. This position is ideal for a high-energy Industrial Engineer with a passion for analyzing market dynamics, benchmarking best practices, and developing strategic insights to drive cost optimization and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving competitiveness by collaborating across departments, engaging with industry associations, and conducting in-depth benchmarking studies. You’ll act as a key liaison with external partners such as ACESCO, while working closely with internal teams like Compensation, Government Affairs, and Tax. This position demands strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Nissan’s Shared Service Center and influence its position within the broader Global Business Services (GBS) market. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge industry insights, develop leadership-level reports, and influence decision-making. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with a passion for improving competitiveness through data-driven strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Industry Analysis & Strategic Benchmarking:

• Competitiveness Studies: Conduct comprehensive market and industry analysis to assess Nissan’s competitiveness in shared service operations, focusing on cost structures, salary benchmarks, and benefits across Mexico and LATAM.
• Benchmarking Best Practices: Design and lead benchmarking studies that compare Nissan’s shared service operations to industry leaders, identifying opportunities for improvement in salary structures, benefits packages, and operational efficiency.
• Operational Cost Optimization: Lead efforts to optimize fixed and variable costs through in-depth analysis of facility and operational expenses, driving sustainable cost reduction initiatives.

Strategic Partnerships & Industry Collaboration:

• Liaison with ACESCO & Industry Associations: Act as the primary representative for Nissan SSC in key industry associations such as ACESCO, gathering valuable insights on shared service best practices and ensuring Nissan is positioned as a leader in the industry.
• Coordinate Benchmarking Visits: Organize and lead benchmarking visits with other global shared service centers, capturing insights and applying them to enhance Nissan’s operational efficiency and competitiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including Compensation, Government Affairs, and Tax, to integrate insights from benchmarking studies into broader strategic initiatives and cost competitiveness efforts.

Data-Driven Strategic Insights:

• Reporting & Leadership Presentations: Prepare detailed reports and executive-level presentations that provide actionable insights from benchmarking studies, market analysis, and operational reviews. Present findings to senior leadership, guiding strategic decision-making.
• Storytelling with Data: Use data visualization tools and storytelling techniques to create clear, compelling narratives that communicate benchmarking outcomes and competitiveness strategies to senior stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Build and maintain a repository of best practices and competitive intelligence to drive continuous improvement within the Shared Services Center. Facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure ongoing alignment with industry standards.

Industry Engagement & Event Leadership:

• Event & Workshop Coordination: Represent Nissan SSC at key industry events (e.g., ACESCO, SSON), building a network of industry contacts and ensuring Nissan remains engaged with the latest developments in shared services best practices.
• Knowledge Sharing & Internal Workshops: Organize internal benchmarking workshops and presentations to share key learnings and drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the SSC community.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Strong preference for Industrial Engineering, though degrees in Chemical Engineering or other related technical fields will be considered.
• Project Management or Agile Certification: Training in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) or project management certifications is highly desirable.

Previous Work Experience and Key Skills:

• 1-2 years of experience in industry analysis, benchmarking, business development, or project management, preferably within a Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services environment.
• Experience collaborating with external partners, industry associations, and senior leadership to drive benchmarking and competitive initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects, delivering high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytical Excellence & Strategic Thinking: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to process and structure complex data into strategic insights that drive decision-making.
• Industry Benchmarking Expertise: Hands-on experience in conducting benchmarking studies, particularly in salary, benefits, and operational efficiency within shared services or GBS environments.
• Proactive & Results-Oriented: A self-starter with a proactive attitude, capable of driving initiatives forward, identifying opportunities, and overcoming challenges independently.
• High-Impact Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills, able to engage senior leaders and external partners with clear, impactful messaging. Experience presenting data-driven insights to C-suite executives is a plus.
• Storytelling & Data Visualization: Skilled in crafting compelling narratives around data and insights, with a strong command of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to present clear and actionable recommendations.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, build strong relationships with external partners, and foster collaboration to drive competitiveness.
• Agile & Adaptable: Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment, with experience using Agile methodologies to drive iterative improvements in processes and operations.

Language: Fluency in English required; Portuguese is a plus.

Travel %: Less than 10%

Computer Skills:  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Monday.com, MS Project) and analytics basic knowledge.

Working Relationships:

• Internal Stakeholders: SSC Americas Director, Senior Leadership Team, Compensations & Benefits Team, Government Affairs, Tax Teams and Communications Team.
• External Stakeholders: ACESCO, SSON, industry partners, external service providers, and shared services associations.

Nissan (NMEX, NRFS, NRFM and ANZEN) hires based on the fulfillment of the job profile in the vacancy, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national or social origin, economic position, birth or any other condition.

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