Nissan Motor Corporation is seeking a Product Planning Intern for the summer of 2026 to join their team in Franklin, TN. The intern will be responsible for data mining and analysis to inform product development, support decision-making with data-driven proposals, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive vehicle development.
Responsibilities
Perform data mining and analysis to extract focused insights to deeply understand the market and customer (including benchmarking competitor specifications, synthesizing customer demographics/psychographics data, and researching macro-trends impacting society and consumer vehicle preferences) to inform future product development and strategy
Support robust, data-driven proposals to drive decision-making involving product portfolio direction and to acquire approvals with Global Advanced Planning, Regional Product Managers, and Nissan Americas Executives
Collaborate with other departments, regions/locations, and within cross-functional teams to appropriately support Product Planning within various points of the upstream vehicle development process
Engage in weekly communication and negotiation with local and global counterparts as needed to drive priorities forward and close open issues
Define early product direction including role in lineup and how it supports the NISSAN and INFINITI brands
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate degree program in Business Engineering, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Data Analytics or a related field.
GPA of 3.0 or above
Excellent communication, data analysis and critical thinking skills
Problem-solving aptitude with solid business acumen
Ability to communicate and negotiate with excellent oral/written/presentation communication and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop clear and compelling stories and to effectively deliver presentations
Knowledge and interest in the automotive industry a plus
Ability to perform work onsite at NNA Headquarters: Franklin, Tennessee
Preferred
Benefits
Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.
Nissan Motor Corporation is a global car manufacturer that sells a full line of vehicles under the Nissan and INFINITI brands.
