Business Planning Analyst

Description:

We are looking for a Business Planning Analyst to join our Product and Business Planning team! As the Business Planning Analyst, you will be utilizing your keen sense for data analysis to analyze product sell-through, update sales and purchase forecasts, and analyze P&L.

We are excited to offer a new and adaptive way of working that provides flexibility in the workforce while maintaining operational readiness! By blending remote and in-office work, we are able to take advantage of the independence and flexibility that comes with working from home, and the collaboration, teamwork and sense of belonging that comes from working together face-to-face. Our Workstyle Program offers the best of both situations: structure and sociability with independence and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate product trends and run rate
• Perform competitive market analysis for trends and promotions
• Estimate rolling month-end inventory based on forecast
• Communicate the purchase plan to the Sales team
• Compare and analyze variances between monthly budgets and actuals, and provide commentary
• Prepare revenue budget plans for assigned products and present to the manager
• Follow-up with Canon Japan on shipment and delivery orders

To Succeed, You Will Need:

• Post-Secondary education with a focus on supply chain or business administration
• 3-5 years of related work experience
• Strong ability to analyze forecasts
• Experience with P&L, analysis of and providing recommendations based on P&L
• Excellent computer and technical skills - focus on MS Excel Vlookups, Pivots and If-statements
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines
• French or Japanese is considered an asset