Business Analyst 4

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Business Analyst 4 to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. to perform operational functions within Engineering Fleet Management Department and provide analytical support to Nissan’s Vehicle Program Management -Test Group. Serve as the key Engineering Fleet Management contact for designated vehicle line platform(s) in support of engineering community for fleet information.

A Day in the Life

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

• Manage assigned vehicle platforms and engineering test assets, ensuring fleet readiness, schedule accuracy, compliance, and lifecycle management from acquisition through disposition.
• Partner with engineering teams and Test Management to support vehicle testing, prototype activities, and program launch requirements.
• Maintain fleet schedules, vehicle databases, registrations, and reporting systems while ensuring data accuracy and accountability.
• Coordinate with transportation providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve fleet-related issues and keep programs on track.
• Lead process improvements, fleet reporting, system enhancements, and special projects that improve operational efficiency and customer support.
• Accountable for birth-to-grave management and oversight of test assets within the assigned vehicle line platform(s)
• Partner directly with Nissan Test Management Program Manager(s) to support all testing aspects related to critical major and minor model launches
• Serve as main point of contact to engineering customers for vehicle searches and test usage requests
• Process ad-hoc test requests within strict timing and approval guidelines
• Create test vehicle schedules within Microsoft Project
• Follow up with engineers on past due test events, keys, and/or plates in a timely manner
• Responsible for data entry of new program build vehicle attribute and schedule information; timeliness and accuracy of upmost importance
• Accountable for continuous database management for quality, accuracy, and integrity of test vehicle attributes, condition, and usage/schedule information outwardly facing and servicing over 1,000 customers daily
• Responsible for disposition management including proactive tracking, reviews with Test Management Group, and follow-through to execution of disposal itself
• Collaborate with various engineering departments to ensure vehicle availability to meet critical timelines for testing and development
• Analyze vehicle attribute information from a technical standpoint to translate cryptic option codes to generic terms to readily assist customers with vehicle specification searches
• Coordinate export transportation for test vehicles within designed fleet working closely with Finance, Customs, Trade Compliance, etc.
• Become educated in budgetary information in order to effectively manage designated fleets
• Project vehicle transportation, vehicle camouflage, EFM workload cost estimating, budgeting and tracking.
• Special test fleet Project management

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering, prototype, pre-production, or test vehicle fleets.
• Knowledge of vehicle scheduling, registrations, licensing, compliance, and fleet asset management processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, databases, or fleet management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, improving processes, or implementing system enhancements.
• Automotive industry experience and familiarity with vehicle development and testing programs.
• High attention to detail & criticality of deadlines
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to handle various problem-solving situations as first point-of-contact for our department
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze information
• Demonstrated follow up and follow through skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork
• Highly proficient computer skills and technology driven
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to recognize potential issues proactively and how to properly address them
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Who We’re Looking for:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Automotive Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in fleet management, automotive operations, engineering support, logistics, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other systems used for reporting, scheduling, and data management.
• Strong communication, customer-service, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

• Ability to perform work onsite at NTCNA Farmington Hills
• Motor Vehicle Report required.
• Travel requirements. Possible travel to ATC, and or manufacturing Assembly Plants

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best

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Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America