Business Planning & Channel Support Specialist - Document Scanners & Specialty Printer

Canon; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Employee discounts

Dress for Your Day attire program

Volunteer opportunities

Canon welcome kit and official merch

Job summary

Canon U.S.A., Inc. in Melville, NY is seeking a Business Planning & Channel Support Specialist for Document Scanners & Specialty Printer. The role focuses on business planning, inventory control and B2B partner support across the US market.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in BI tools. It offers a hybrid schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Experience working with multinational teams is highly desirable
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and business analytics tools; MS Office and Google Workspace
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Up to 25% travel is required
• Ability to work during peak periods or time-zone–shifted meetings when needed

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, competitor, and channel analysis across US Market
• Develop Strategic Plans
• Support budgeting and monthly business reviews
• Create and improve demand forecasts
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Inventory management
• Procurement control
• Process improvement
• Support key B2B partners (Reseller/Direct Marketer/Dealer/WTS)
• Analyze POS and inventory data to identify growth opportunities
• Plan and execute channel promotions and marketing programs
• Coordinate new product launch planning with partners
• Identify and resolve issues related to demand shifts or inventory imbalance
• Prepare sales performance reports and propose improvement actions

Skills

Market analysis

Budgeting

Demand forecasting

S&OP

Inventory management

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Business Planning & Channel Support Specialist - Document Scanners & Specialty Printer

About this position

Business Planning & Channel Support Specialist - Document Scanners & Specialty Printer
US-NY-Melville
Job ID: 34457
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Sales Support
CUSA Melville Headquarters

About the Role

Canon USA in Melville, NY is currently seeking a Business Planning & Channel Support Specialist - Document Scanners & Specialty Printer (Specialist, Business Planning). The Business Planning & Channel Support Specialist - Document Scanners & Specialty Printer is responsible for developing and executing business planning, inventory and procurement control. Additionally, the role supports B2B partners in the US market to maximize sales performance, optimize inventory, and ensure successful product launches. This position requires analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal/external members.

This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Your Impact

Business Planning for Scanner and Specialty Printer

• Conduct market, competitor, and channel analysis across US Market
• Develop Strategic Plans
• Support budgeting and monthly business reviews
• Create and improve demand forecasts
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Inventory management
• Procurement control
• Process improvement

US B2B Channel Partner Support

• Support key B2B partners (e.g., Reseller/Direct Marketer/Dealer/WTS)
• Analyze POS and inventory data to identify growth opportunities
• Plan and execute channel promotions and marketing programs
• Optimize online product pages and digital assets
• Coordinate new product launch planning with partners
• Identify and resolve issues related to demand shifts or inventory imbalance
• Prepare sales performance reports and propose improvement actions

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Experience working with multinational teams is highly desirable
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and business analytics tools
• Experience with MS Office and Google Workspace
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Up to 25% travel is required
• Ability to work during peak periods or time-zone–shifted meetings when needed
• Individual must possess a clean valid state driver's license in order to obtain the position
• This position requires driving, therefore a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are necessary. Additionally, because this position requires driving for company business as an essential function of the job, must remain in compliance with company safety guidelines and policies

We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $69,300 - $103,770 annually.

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa .

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

• 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 cant get anywhere else

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All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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