Analyzing the career opportunities and scope of Business graduates in the Renault-Nissan Chennai manufacturing facility

1. -G Ashokkumar

2. History & profile
Type Joint venture
Industry Automotive
Founded May 2010
Headquarters Chennai, India
Key people Mr.Sano Toshikhio (MD & CEO)
In 2008, Renault-Nissan Alliance signs Memorandum of Understanding with
Government of Tamil Nadu to set up a manufacturing plant in Oragadam near Chennai.
In 2010, Inauguration of the Renault-Nissan Alliance manufacturing facility in
Chennai.

3. Base @ Chennai
The facility in chennai was setup in 2010.
Representing an investment of US$990 million.
With the capacity to produce 400,000 units pa.
The plant had 1500 workers initially and now its
Grown to 12,000.
Manufacturing facility capable of making products
for both Renault and Nissan.
Cars produced here destined for the Indian market as well as for export to
over 100 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

4. Company contribution
The chennai manufacturing facility rolls out its 100,000th car in second
year.
Renault, Nissan and Mahindra are committed to investing a minimum of
Rs 4,000 crore (€686 million / $902 million) in the chennai site for next 7
years.

5. Company Growth
The alliance sold a record 8,264,821 vehicles in 2013.
Together, Renault and Nissan account for one in ten cars sold worldwide.
Strong demand in the world's top markets more than offset anaemic
growth and declines elsewhere.

6. Career prospectus
• PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Innovation is hard won. But to bring it to life, you need the
talents of a vast array of Research and Development (R&D), Design and
Product Planning experts who are passionate about achieving a
positive final result. That's where you come in.
• MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Next-generation car Manufacturing, Production
Engineering, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) careers
are all possible today at Nissan. The professional team is
ready to deliver on our goals of enhancing quality and zero-
emission leadership.

7. Career prospectus
• PURCHASING
Keeping one of the world's automotive leaders stocked and ready to
roll new cars off the production line is no small challenge.
Purchasing careers at Nissan offer a unique chance to work in a
global team - Renault-Nissan Purchasing Organization (RNPO), the
Alliance's largest common organization.
• SALES & PARTS / SERVICE
Imagine Sales Power that is able to inspire the tempo of a new
product launch every six weeks.. So you can imagine the need for
talented Sales & Parts/Services professionals has never been
greater as enhance quality and increase their dealer network
around the globe.

8. Career prospectus
• MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
You'll be assured of two things: constant change and cross-
functional growth. Nissan sells vehicles and products under three
brand names: Nissan, Infiniti, and Datsun. And with the alliance
with Renault, they collaborate with Renault, Dacia,
Daimler and Samsung as well.
• FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Accounting professionals' sound investments and smart strategic
actions are propelling them into the future of transportation, while
ensuring accountability and integrity in everything we do.

9. Career prospectus
• HUMAN RESOURCES
Nissan's success can only be as strong as the team of people who
live and breathe its mission. Supporting over 160,000 employees
doing business in over 191 countries and territories, Human
Resources group ensures the well-being, dedication, and high level
of talent that allow them to make a positive impact on the world.

10. How to approach and apply?
NISSAN :
By signing into the Nissan's official job portal www.nissanmotor.jobs.
You can select the location and see the job opportunities there and apply for the
particular position.
Renault:
By signing into the Renault's official job portal www.group.renault.com/en/careers.
As like Nissan, you can select the location and find the job opportunities there.

11. Scope of MBA in Renault-Nissan
Renault-Nissan has its facility in chennai and as well as more than 300 dealers in India
and Both has scope for MBA grads.
Opportunities in facility:
Production management
Operations management
Product design
Logistics management
Supply chain
Admin
Human resource management
ERP

12. Scope of MBA in Renault-Nissan
Opportunities in Stores:
Marketing
Sales consultant
Human resource management
CRM consultant
Service advisor
Sales (Retail)

13. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Nissan India supports the development of young students through a structured
programme.
The purpose of the Programme is to support the company’s need for
qualified employees (from various fields of study e.g. Production and Purchasing
Management, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, HR etc.) who will add value to the
Company, and can be considered when an opportunity arises for the student to be
employed in a full time capacity. During a period of 2-3 months Internship.

14. PAY SCALE INFO
Renault-Nissan typically pays Similar employers pay
15% 21%
above market above market
Similar companies include
Ford motors, Bharat Heavy electrical, Ashok Leyland
Source: www.payscale.com