Business Planning Specialist
$70k - $88kDENSO
Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Business Planning & Performance Analysis
- Support the preparation and maintenance of short-, medium-, and long-term business plans.
- Assist with monthly performance reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and tracking of manufacturing costs.
- Help monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing operations.
- Support the annual planning and budgeting process by gathering, validating, and organizing data.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for management review.
- Assist in tracking business resources including direct material, labor, expenses, headcount, and investments.
- Support continuous improvement activities through analysis and reporting of business performance.
Cost Accounting & Inventory Support - Support inventory management and control activities, including physical inventory processes.
- Assist with standard cost maintenance and updates.
- Help ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support cost accounting analysis and reporting activities.
- Participate in audits, reconciliations, and other financial review activities as needed.
General - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations.
- Assist in identifying issues, gathering information, and supporting problem-solving efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, business planning, cost analysis, or manufacturing operations.
- Internship, co-op, or project experience in manufacturing, finance, or business analytics is preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to gather, organize, and validate data with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to analyze information and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Eagerness to learn manufacturing finance, business planning, and cost accounting principles.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated initiative and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Basic understanding of financial concepts, budgeting, forecasting, or data analysis is preferred.
- Experience with data visualization, reporting tools, or ERP systems is a plus.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Annual Salary: $70,000 - $88,000
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