Senior Manager, Financial Business Planning Operation

Sr. Manager, Ce Financial Business Planning & OperationsHeadquartered in Plano, TX, Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and network systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States. For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting-edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact.The Sr. Manager, CE Financial Business Planning & Operations will lead financial forecasting, business planning, supply chain financial alignment, and analytics for the full CE eCommerce portfolio — including VD (TV, Audio, Monitor) and DA (Refrigerator, Laundry, Cooking, Dishwasher) — and will model the financial impact of CE's Expansion Commerce channel launches. This role partners with Category Management, LOB Finance, PSI/BOPIS, and Marketing to ensure the CE eCommerce business operates with financial discipline and full P&L visibility.FINANCIAL PLANNING & FORECASTING· Own SKU-level revenue forecasts and Monthly Financial Plans across all CE BUs (TV, Audio, Monitor, DA sub-categories) — submitting T-series updates (T07, T08, etc.) aligned with LOB and SEA Finance timelines.· Lead CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) calls with PSI and BOPIS teams alongside Category Management — ensuring eCommerce demand signals are accurately reflected in supply chain planning.· Develop QCD Plans (Demand Revenue, Financial Revenue, SD, Profit %) for CE eCommerce, updated in response to promotional plans, marketing changes, and channel mix shifts.· Report weekly Achievement Rates (A/R = SUM actuals / SUM forecast) to CE WBR and prepare SCM content for LOB leadership.PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & REPORTING· Analyze traffic, CVR (Conversion Rate), and funnel performance versus marketing forecast — identifying gaps by BU, category, and channel, and reporting recommendations to Category Management.· Manage CE eCommerce aging and transfer price (TP) accuracy metrics, collaborating with Fulfillment on in-stock performance and forecasting accuracy targets.· Build and maintain KPI dashboards using Tableau, SQL, and AI-augmented analytics workflows for real-time CE business performance visibility.· Produce executive-ready financial summaries for CE WBR, monthly LOB reviews, and strategic planning cycles.INVENTORY & SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION· Address backorders and inventory supply issues across CE categories (CTN model planning + new SKU forecast management) in close coordination with Category Managers.· Lead CE demand forecasting using advanced modeling techniques — ARIMA, exponential smoothing, and machine learning models — to align eCommerce sell-out with upstream supply chain planning.· Utilize predictive analytics to anticipate demand fluctuations, minimize stockout and excess inventory exposure, and recommend inventory repositioning strategies.PROMOTIONAL & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS· Create financial program templates for promotional lift assessment and profitability analysis across all CE BU-level promotional events — ensuring Finance alignment before execution.· Employ A/B testing, hypothesis testing, and ROI analysis to evaluate promotional effectiveness — generating learnings that refine targeting, depth, and timing of future programs.· Model the financial impact of Expansion channel launches (Marketplace, Carrier, Social, FinTech) on overall CE eCommerce revenue mix and margin profile.STRATEGIC REVENUE MANAGEMENT· Own financial business planning to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets across the CE eCommerce portfolio — aligned with the roadmap.· Develop analytical frameworks using machine learning and statistical modeling to identify growth opportunities by BU, product family, channel, and season.· Leverage LLM/AI tools to accelerate financial modeling, scenario analysis, and executive reporting — replacing traditional spreadsheet workflows with AI-native business intelligence.CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT & TEAM OPERATIONS· Manage and direct one financial/analytics contractor, setting priorities, reviewing output, and ensuring quality standards.· Develop standard operating procedures and reporting cadences that scale as the CE expansion business grows.· Partner with IT and Data Engineering to maintain and improve CE eCommerce data infrastructure and reporting pipelines.Skills and QualificationsMinimum Qualifications· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.· 10–12 years in financial planning, analytics, or a related quantitative field.· Strong expertise in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and financial modeling for an eCommerce or retail business.· Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and advanced data analysis techniques including regression analysis and time-series forecasting.· Experience leading cross-functional programs across sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain.Preferred Qualifications· Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related STEM field.· Experience with machine learning algorithms — ARIMA, exponential smoothing, neural networks, or gradient boosting models.· Background in consumer electronics, eCommerce, or retail financial planning.· Proven track record in strategic revenue management with documented quarterly business impact.· Experience with AI/LLM tools applied to financial modeling and business intelligence.· Prior experience managing contractors or junior analysts. 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