Motorsports Strategy & Planning Specialist III

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Motorsports Strategy & Planning Specialist to join our Motorsports team. The Specialist supports the development and execution of Yamaha Motorsports’ strategic direction, translating corporate objectives into actionable mid-term (MTP) and long-term (LTP) business plans. This position translates complex internal and external information into actionable recommendations, scenarios, and executive-level decision-support materials. Working cross-functionally with Product Planning, Business Management, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and global stakeholders, the role supports MTP/LTP development, strategic performance monitoring, and the evaluation of growth opportunities and business risks.  

What you'll be doing:

• Support the development of Motorsports mid- and long-term business strategies, including environmental assessment, strategic issue identification, scenario development, and evaluation of alternative strategic pathways.  
• Integrate market trends, customer research, competitive activity, industry developments, dealer insights, and internal business data to identify opportunities, risks, unmet customer needs, and implications for Motorsports strategy. 
• Develop long-term market, segment, and product-category forecasts using historical performance, market indicators, customer trends, competitive assumptions, and alternative business scenarios.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and business review documents that support leadership decision-making and executive planning cycles.
• Consolidate market intelligence, financial data, and competitive insights into clear, actionable strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Partner with Business Management, Product Planning, Finance, Sales, and Marketing to align plans, gather planning inputs, and translate strategy into actionable priorities.
• Develop planning tools, templates, and dashboards that improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of the strategic planning process.
• Lead or support special projects, business-case development, and ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership as strategic priorities evolve. 
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.  
• Ability to translate market, customer, competitive, operational, and financial information into clear strategic implications  

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in strategy, business planning, financial planning & analysis, business intelligence, or a related analytical function, preferably within powersports, automotive, or consumer-durable industries.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mid- and long-term planning cycles and preparing executive-level materials.
• Demonstrated experience integrating quantitative and qualitative information into strategic recommendations and executive-level materials.
• Preferred Experience in motorsports (ATV/SxS/MCY/SMB); exposure to international or cross-cultural business coordination; and prior project-management or people-leadership experience. 
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.  
• Ability to translate market, customer, competitive, operational, and financial information into clear strategic implications
• Experience with market sizing, forecasting, scenario planning, business-case development, and strategic performance measurement 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel; experience with business intelligence and data-visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build executive-level presentations and briefing materials. 
• Strong project-coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.  
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. 

What’s in it for you: 

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing 
• Fertility Benefits 
• 37.5 hour work-week 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Wellness Program 
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles) 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits 
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product 

Reports to:  Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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