Planner & Financials Analyst

Crown Equipment Corporation

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. Planner & Financials AnalystJob Duties Work in collaboration with Automation and Emerging Technologies Sales and Project Management teams globally to forecast sales and kit production. Communicate with Manufacturing, Distribution and Engineering to ensure the Company has adequate capacity and compliance for each type of Automation & Emerging Technologies hardware product. Translate sales demand and establish production schedules, with Manufacturing and Purchasing teams, to meet customer lead time expectations. Manage and develop the necessary processes to track financial transactions in relation to project schedules. Analyze exceptions and change reports to modify production plans when needed. Define, implement and maintain departmental budget and reporting practices in coordination with other Company departments. Implement a process to connect department expenses across multiple ERP systems to projects and maintain appropriate reporting by aligning project schedules to departmental financials. Ensure Company invoicing practices are adhered to and provide a monthly invoice breakdown for Automation & Emerging Technologies sales activities.

Requirements

5-7 years related experience
Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Accounting or Supply Chain Management)
Occasional travel (0-5%)
Occasional overnight stays (0-5%

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain or Project Management
CPA, CMA, APICS, CAPM, PMP or other Accounting, Supply Chain or Project Management certifications
Seven to ten years of extensive planning, accounting, reporting, and project management or related experience
Good understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and familiar with and able to manage in a modern ERP environment using software systems such as SAP
Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
Knowledge of company technologies and business systems
Expert knowledge of PMO methodology, processes and documentation
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross functional work teams toward project completion
Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with Automation and Emerging Technologies Sales and Project Management teams globally to forecast sales and kit production.
Communicate with Manufacturing, Distribution and Engineering to ensure the Company has adequate capacity and compliance for each type of Automation & Emerging Technologies hardware product.
Translate sales demand and establish production schedules, with Manufacturing and Purchasing teams, to meet customer lead time expectations.
Manage and develop the necessary processes to track financial transactions in relation to project schedules.
Analyze exceptions and change reports to modify production plans when needed.
Define, implement and maintain departmental budget and reporting practices in coordination with other Company departments.
Implement a process to connect department expenses across multiple ERP systems to projects and maintain appropriate reporting by aligning project schedules to departmental financials.
Ensure Company invoicing practices are adhered to and provide a monthly invoice breakdown for Automation & Emerging Technologies sales activities.