Senior Specialist I, Business Planning & Operations

Samsung

  • Mississauga, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Position SummaryAt Samsung Electronics Canada, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work.Did we catch your attention yet?If you want to work for one of the most recognized brands in the world and one of the Top 100 Employers in Canada...and have a ton of fun…. then please keep reading!Our Perks:
  • Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung products
  • Competitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levels
  • Employer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day one
  • Group RRSP plan that helps you save for the future
  • Free on-site gym to get your sweat on
  • Subsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine
  • 4-day in-office work schedule Monday through Thursday – with Friday remaining a flex day to work remotely
  • Tuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learning
  • Employee Referral program- we want great talent like you!
  • Virtual Pet Care-to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companions!
  • Additional Well Being Days for better work life-balance!
The incumbent will provide ongoing support to the Home Entertainment Division, facilitating execution of strategy and tactics through entry, creation and management of external and internal data. A key element of the role is to provide efficient input of data to support administrative tasks and improve alignment on forecasting between Product Management, Sales and Supply Chain.This role will monitor, analyze and provide reports and recommendations to Leadership, Product Management, Sales and Supply Chain. Responsibility for managing data input to financial systems, special pricing, ongoing Data Cube and related dashboard maintenance for data driven decision-making. This role acts as the division champion for facilitating an organization of continuous process improvement. Activities, projects and reporting will include internal interaction with all levels and departments of the organization.In addition, this role is responsible for gathering and analyses of market, competition and consumer insight to inform the leadership team and assess areas of opportunities for regional strategies for product and promotional activities. This role will proactively provide market & consumer insights to divisional stakeholders including executive, product management and sales teams.Role and Responsibilities
  • Supports day-to-day business operations, including external communication with sales teams, dealers, and stakeholders to ensure brand compliance and consistency - minimum advertised price (MAP) management.
  • Enhances operational visibility by publishing key reports (e.g. dashboards, project management) to leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Consolidates and uploads product-related data, funding/pricing information, and promotional plans into internal systems for accuracy and accessibility.
  • Manages financial system submissions with NERP (Next Generation – Enterprise Resource Planning) and ensures timely delivery of deal sheets and related documents to customers.
  • Prepares reconciliation and shortage calculations to align Product Management, leadership, and Finance teams for efficient system updates.
  • Collaborates with Product Management to communicate essential forms (e.g. demo forms) to account managers and Finance teams.
  • Maintains sales and sell-out data, coordinating with Management Information Systems/Process Innovation teams for Master Data mapping and accuracy.
  • Assists in creating ad-hoc reports for Senior Management, regional teams, and HQ in Korea.
  • Works with Business Managers to provide timely market-sensing reports, analytics, and insights as required.
  • Develops current month sales forecasts and 3-month sales forecasting plans to support decision-making.
  • Assists in Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual Strategic Planning processes to align with organizational goals.
Skills and QualificationsRequirementsEducation:
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in business or technical subjects preferred.
Knowledge:
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially with PowerPoint and advanced Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact and work with all levels within the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple and simultaneous related projects and programs in a changing corporate environment.
Experience:
  • Prior business modeling experience preferred.
  • 5 years’ experience in a technology or communication environment preferred.
  • Experience in IT, Consumer Electronics and/or Telecommunication industry in strategy, planning or marketing analysis is an asset.
  • Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., NERP).
Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer.Samsung has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.We thank you for your interest in working for Samsung. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Please note that we reserve the right to remove or modify job postings at any time.#LI-DJ1#LI-Onsite#INDM
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