Senior Business Planner Sony - California, United States - Entertainment Services Alliance, Inc.

Description

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational.

We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly "Free Fridays", and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

So, if you want to join a "Best Place to Work" company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

Sony Electronics Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a Sr Business Planner based in San Diego, CA.

The Sr Business Planner will work in coordination with internal business partners and Global stakeholders (Sony Corporation, Sony EMCS Malaysia, and US Warehouse team, etc.) to deliver the business operational support to Sony's Audio & Video business in North America region (US and Canada).

The responsible fields include monthly sales forecasting, actual closing, annual budget making, shipment scheduling, inventory procurement from Sony affiliate companies & OEM 3rd vendors, monthly reporting and holding PSI review meeting with CPFR planners in each Account teams, and etc.

The role also includes preparation of base materials such as templates for monthly sales forecasts & budget (P&L Simulation File), PSI reviews with CPFR planners (Channel PSI), weekly inventory procurement placement (Marketing PSI), and others.

This individual serves as one of the key business planning contacts with Tokyo (Sony Corporation)/ Factory (Sony EMCS Malaysia) counterpart as to financial analysis and inventory management.

The Planner is expected to actively participate in big / smaller daily projects to drive SNA Audio & Video business forward with speed and efficiency.

The other role is to provide periodical support to SNA V&S management team with accurate, timely and relevant financial information reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management is required or equivalent

Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in finance or business planning

Advanced Microsoft Office skills; Excel expertise critical

Must have proven ability to communicate effectively with Internal and External customers/business partners at various levels

Strong analytical skills dealing with vast amount of data and details

Solid understanding of sales marketing and business planning in performing sales & profit analysis

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise of SAP Finance and ERP Modules including BW is a plus

Experience and / or understanding of consumer & business technology industry would be a strong advantage

Skill of identifying weaknesses in processes and recommending continuous improvement initiatives

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