Business Analyst (m/f/d) (Remote)

Business Analyst (m/f/d)

Company Overview

Founded in Japan in 1917, Yokohama Rubber Company Limited brings over a century of experience across multiple industries, including tyres, marine, aerospace and industrial products, supported by a strong global distribution network spanning all continents. The German subsidiary has been established to manage and oversee all activities related to the local tyre market, acting as a key link between the regional business and the broader European organization. By joining Yokohama, you will be part of a young and ambitious company, fast growing in the tyre business. You will have a professional experience in an international environment strengthening cross-functional collaboration skills.

YOKOHAMA Europe is the Regional HQ of The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd, a global leading Japanese manufacturer of premium and high performance tyres, for passenger cars, vans, motorsports, 4X4, SUV, Light Trucks, Buses, Trucks and Off-the-road vehicles. In addition, the company applies original strengths in rubber polymer technology in successful lines of diversified business, including hoses, sealants and adhesives, other industrial products, aircraft products, and golf products. A commitment to anticipating and satisfying customer needs has steered YOKOHAMA since the company was established in 1917. With global demand for tyres growing steadily in recent years, YOKOHAMA has added and expanded tyre plants in Asian nations besides Japan to serve that growth. The company has also increased its Asian production capacity outside Japan for hoses, sealants, and conveyer belts in support of its global expansion. From its European Head Office in Germany, YOKOHAMA Europe supports a network of Distributors offering premium Yokohama products across the continent.

Job Summary

As a direct support to Marketing Manager in a challenging and stimulating environment, your main tasks will be crucial to provide accurate data, report and analysis to influence the strategic marketing decision. You will have the chance to work in close collaboration with Sales, Management, and the European Headquarters, with broad scope of responsibilities between business analytics, pricing, and marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing complex datasets in order to generate reports supporting sales team
• Performing competitor analysis to provide strategic insights and identify new market trends
• Developing and executing data analyses in order to optimize business performance and measure the effectiveness of the actions taken
• Analysis of sales figures, margins, pricing structures, and market performance
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to develop accurate demand forecasts.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Management Engineering, Marketing or similar. Higher professional education as a certified marketing specialist or comparable qualification will also be considered
• +2 years of professional experience in sales / marketing
• Strong numerical affinity and excellent analytical skills
• Very good Excel skills (e.g. analyses, pivot tables, calculations, data preparation)
• Very good PowerPoint skills (management and sales presentations)
• Experience or strong affinity with data analytics, business analytics, pricing, marketing, and sales
• Ability to translate complex data and market insights into clear decision-making inputs
• Flexible approach to work and able to work under pressure

Location

Düsseldorf, Germany, Remote: True

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary & Benefits

• Permanent employment contract under German regulations.
• Fringe benefits and working tools (laptop, mobile) aligned to the position
• A growing, internationally connected company with short decision-making paths
• Hybrid work model with partial remote work flexibility
• 37.5-hour work week with flexible working hours
• 30 days of annual vacation (for full-time employees)
• Complimentary voucher for seasonal tyre replacement