Business Planning Analyst - Hybrid

• Are you motivated by data that drives real business decisions?
• Do you enjoy analyzing sales trends, pricing, and market data to uncover insights that shape strategy?

If you’re looking for a role where your work directly influences procurement planning, promotional effectiveness, and category performance, this Business Planning Analyst position could be a great fit.

This role will be reporting to the Supervisor, Business Planning and plays a key role in aligning sales forecasts with promotional strategies to support Canon Canada’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and interpreting sales and market data, identifying trends and opportunities, and deliver insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Preparing sales forecast, and price points with the internal sales tram to ensure that the company has sufficient inventory levels.
• Maintaining, and analyzing the procurement plan (forecast, sales plan, safety stock) and provide recommendations to maximize sales and improve accuracy.
• Generating reports for product categories for Canon Canada assigned product lines.
• Conducting market research and analyzing competitor pricing and positioning to inform procurement and sales strategies.
• Providing insights on customer behaviour, product performance, and market dynamics.
• Providing support to develop and maintain budget plans during key financial periods.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and make recommendations.

To Succeed, You Will Need:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience
• Strong analytical skills to analyze forecasting, pricing, and competitive market data to offer solutions.
• Advanced computer skills to use Vkookups, Pivot Tables, and If statements in Excel
• Experience in SQL, Python, and Power BI
• Effective time management and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and submit forecasts to Canon Japan.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate across departments
• A detailed oriented and assertive approach to accountability

Why Join?

HYBRID WORK

• We offer a Hybrid work schedule. You will be in the office Mondays and Wednesdays each week, and can work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance)
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
• Vacation, Paid Personal Time and Sick days
• Matching RRSP contribution & Profit-Sharing Program
• Tuition Assistance Program for professional continuing education
• Discounts on Canon products, retailers, memberships and more!

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free coffee and snacks
• On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio
• Employee gym and fitness center
• Employee referral program
• Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable points on hundreds of products
• Community involvement
• Employee Appreciation Event

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