Specialist, Prod Planning

Canon Careers•Boca Raton, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role The Product Planning Specialist plays a critical role within the team, supporting multiple programs including the Used Equipment Program, Population Management, and data analytics initiatives across the production inkjet portfolio. This position helps strengthen program performance through inventory oversight, pricing and margin analysis, population and lifecycle tracking, and cross-functional operational support. The ideal candidate will maintain accurate and timely data across multiple systems, support program strategy, collaborate with internal stakeholders and factory partners, and drive continuous process improvement. Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to manage diverse responsibilities are essential to success in this role. This role requires you to live within a reasonable commuting distance to Boca Raton, FL so that you can adequately execute your job responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in Product Planning, Business Development, Asset Management, or a similar discipline.
Strong business acumen with the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize effectively, and support multiple business objectives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing sales relationships is required.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Demonstrated adaptability and ability to work across multiple functional areas.
Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth

Responsibilities

Used Equipment Program & Inventory Management
Manage and monitor used equipment inventory across the Americas, ensuring data accuracy and timely lifecycle and population updates.
Maintain and update dashboards, trackers, and reports; communicate inventory status and availability to Sales and internal stakeholders.
Provide pricing recommendations and conduct margin and profitability analysis in collaboration with Finance and Pricing Specialists.
Coordinate used equipment ordering, forecasting, and program requirements across functional areas.
Support population management by consolidating and validating installed base data, unit transitions, and lifecycle milestones.
Develop and maintain analytics, dashboards, and standardized reports that support decision-making across used equipment, population management, pricing, and lifecycle programs.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data interpretation to improve visibility and operational efficiency.
Collaborate closely with Inventory Control, Planning/Procurement, Logistics, Service, Product Management, Sales Operations, Category Marketing, factory partners, CFS, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment and smooth program execution.
Build and maintain product structures, configurations, pricing records, and system accuracy to support ongoing program and product changes.
Support new initiatives, product updates, and operational improvements across the Production Print portfolio.

Benefits

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
medical
dental
vision
401(k) Savings Plan
discretionary profit sharing
discretionary success sharing
educational assistance
recognition programs
vacation