Business Planning Specialist

About the Role The Business Planning Specialist (Specialist, Business Planning) is responsible for developing and analyzing strategic plans to grow Canon's product and service portfolio, enhancing revenue and market share. This role combines market research, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to identify growth opportunities and execute initiatives effectively. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs. Your Impact Studies sales trends and sales history to fully understand the requirements of our products based on market and customer demands Complete monthly purchase plans for products based on the forecast/ladder and on hand/in transit inventory Manages inventory levels to ensure that we are not exceeding the target turnover rate for each product line Manages the allocation process for inventory items and analyze business partners' ladders/forecasts to ensure we are shipping as requested Maintains monthly allocation file with updated forecasts and reflects accurate information into PSI Reviews competitors' products to see how we can compete Manages the order release process while supporting sales and effectively collaborating with order management, logistics and sales support Supports budget planning and inputs Hyperion calculations for items in all expense categories About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience Project management experience is a plus Good analytical skills Presentation skills required Excellent communication skills both verbal and written required MS Office and Google Workspace experience We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $66,300 - $81,550 annually. Company Overview About our Company -Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at and connect with us on LinkedIn at Who We Are Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation. What We Offer You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits. And Even More Perks! Employee referral bonus Employee discounts “Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function) Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers’ site ( , we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at ( . #CUSA Workstyle Description Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three company designated days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Posting Tags #PM19 #LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRID Location US-NY-Melville Company Canon U.S.A., Inc. Requisition ID 34591 Category Strategy/Planning Position Type Full-Time Workstyle Hybrid Canon is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Veteran. We value the diversity of our workforce and knowledge of our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Click on the following links to learn more "EEO is the Law" poster, "EEO is the Law" poster supplement, NLRA "Employee Rights" poster and Canon’s Pay Transparency Statement. Canon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete an employment application, or during the application process, please e-mail us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Canon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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