This position is responsible for supporting business / corporate projects and initiatives in the areas of Divisional Strategy and planning. The position could sit in Vernon Hills, IL or Farmington Hills, MI. 

Job Description

• Assists in the development of strategic objectives, business initiatives, and short and long-range goals of the organization.
• Provide day-to-day support for business strategy projects through meeting coordination, project tracking and presentation preparation.
• Collects data from internal and external sources, assembles reports and prepares graphs, charts, tables, maps, surveys and other related materials and contacts key personnel to obtain additional information.
• Analyze potential opportunities using available data elements to provide actionable insights to leadership team.
• Draft requested reports to support across business lines.
• Act as implementation agent in company to support the actions needed to accomplish strategic directional goals.
• Responsible for the documentation of business updates, key task monitors and applicable business processes.
• Perform related tasks and special projects as needed.

Qualifications 

• Customer focused approach to all activities
• Microsoft Office proficient with required expertise in PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience 
• Knowledge of the automotive or commercial vehicle aftermarket market preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, process, and analysis skills required.
• Professional assertiveness orientated towards the organizational goals.
• Able to work cross-functionally required.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.
• Independent worker who is a strong team player and will succeed among a fast-working group and with high dedication.
• Analytical and problem-solving individual who is an independent thinker.