AM / DM – Strategy & Planning Automotive

People, Jobs, and News; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Jobs, and News is seeking a proactive AM/DM – Strategy & Planning in Gurugram to drive data‑driven decision making, support short and long‑term business strategies, and contribute to planning and performance tracking.

You will develop MIS dashboards, analyze market trends, coordinate with sales, operations, finance, and supply chain, and prepare management presentations for leadership and board reviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Strategy, Business Planning, MIS, or Consulting.
• Automotive / Auto Components / Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies.
• Analyze market trends, benchmarks, and competitors.
• Assist in AOP budgeting and forecasts tracking.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create MIS dashboards and leadership presentation materials.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance, and supply chain.
• Drive strategic projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Identify process improvements for cost efficiency.
• Prepare management presentations for leadership and board updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Excel & PowerPoint

Business planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business/Economics

MBA

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional to support the organization’s strategic initiatives and business planning processes. The role will focus on driving data‑driven decision‑making, business performance tracking, and long‑term strategic planning within the automotive components domain.

Job Description

Position: AM / DM – Strategy & Planning
Location: Gurugram
Reporting To: GM / Head – Strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Support development and execution of short‑term and long‑term business strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Business Analysis: Analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and competitor activities to provide actionable insights.
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP): Assist in preparation, tracking, and review of AOP, budgets, and forecasts.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key business metrics (sales, cost, profitability, productivity) and highlight gaps with improvement plans.
• MIS & Dashboards: Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership reviews.
• Cross‑functional Coordination: Work closely with sales, operations, finance, and supply chain teams for data collection and alignment.
• Project Management: Drive strategic projects and ensure timely execution of key initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for operational and cost efficiency and support implementation of best practices.
• Management Presentations: Prepare high‑quality presentations for leadership reviews, board meetings, and business updates.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Business / Economics; MBA.
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years of experience in Strategy, Business Planning, MIS, or Consulting.
• Industry Preference: Automotive / Auto Components / Manufacturing.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and MIS reporting.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (mandatory).
• Exposure to business planning and financial analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Keywords: automotive, performance tracking, aop, business planning, auto components, strategy, analytical, dashboards.