Business Planning Specialist

Denso•Statesville, NC

1d•$54,000 - $67,000

About The Position

Major Responsibilities: Responsible for compiling data in order to determine annual company budget, and then analyze plan vs. actual. Responsible for handling product cost and analyze plan vs. actual for company profitability. Responsible for insuring ANC compliance with federal requirements such as NAFTA. Performs cost estimates for engineering changes and new products. Maintains bills of material and other relating data. Requires work with confidential data. Ability to resolve problems, work independently, exercise good judgement in handling assigned responsibilities. Minor Responsibilities: Requires teamwork and participation in ISO/TS16949, ISO14001 and Employee Involvement, etc. Requires effective communication with team members, internal departments and related outside resources in both written and oral formats. Understand and comply with company policies and procedures. Ability to work in an open office environment and perform duties with minimal supervision. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Maintain 5’s standards. May require some travel. Minimum Qualifications for the Job: Requires a 4 year degree in Business Administration and prefer 1-3 years’ experience in business planning (preferably in a manufacturing environment). Proficient in personal computer skills including a variety of office software (ex. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Lotus Notes, etc.) Effective verbal, listening and communication skills Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Proficient knowledge of data processing Additional Roles and Responsibilities: Understand your job responsibilities to perform, monitor and control the process as it affects Quality and Environmental Impacts. Follow all policies, procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process through continual improvement. Notify Management immediately when problems or non-conformances are detected. Appropriately record problems or non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken. Assist in the problem solving process, corrective action and prevention activities. Contain or stop the process as necessary to prevent non-conformation material from contaminating good material or negatively impacting the Environment. Other Duties as Assigned: Summary of Job Responsibilities is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Requirements

Requires a 4 year degree in Business Administration
Proficient in personal computer skills including a variety of office software (ex. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Lotus Notes, etc.)
Effective verbal, listening and communication skills
Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Proficient knowledge of data processing

Nice To Haves

1-3 years’ experience in business planning (preferably in a manufacturing environment)

Responsibilities

Responsible for compiling data in order to determine annual company budget, and then analyze plan vs. actual.
Responsible for handling product cost and analyze plan vs. actual for company profitability.
Responsible for insuring ANC compliance with federal requirements such as NAFTA.
Performs cost estimates for engineering changes and new products.
Maintains bills of material and other relating data.
Requires teamwork and participation in ISO/TS16949, ISO14001 and Employee Involvement, etc.
Requires effective communication with team members, internal departments and related outside resources in both written and oral formats.
Understand and comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability to work in an open office environment and perform duties with minimal supervision.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Maintain 5’s standards.
Understand your job responsibilities to perform, monitor and control the process as it affects Quality and Environmental Impacts.
Follow all policies, procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process through continual improvement.
Notify Management immediately when problems or non-conformances are detected.
Appropriately record problems or non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken.
Assist in the problem solving process, corrective action and prevention activities.
Contain or stop the process as necessary to prevent non-conformation material from contaminating good material or negatively impacting the Environment.