Senior Manager, Financial Business Planning Operation

Samsung Electronics America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Program (after 12 months)

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, based in Plano, TX, seeks a Sr. Manager for CE Financial Planning & Operations to own SKU-level forecasting, reporting, and analytics across CE eCommerce.

You will drive forecasting, promotional analysis, and supply chain alignment with Category Management, PSI/BOPIS, and Marketing to ensure strong P&L discipline. The role emphasizes AI/LLM-enabled analytics, KPI dashboards, and collaboration with IT/Data teams to scale financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or CS.
• 10–12 years in financial planning, analytics, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs across sales, marketing, finance and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Own SKU-level revenue forecasts and monthly financial plans across CE BUs.
• Lead CPFR calls with PSI and BOPIS teams alongside Category Management.
• Develop QCD plans for CE eCommerce; adjust for promos and channel shifts.
• Report weekly achievements and prepare SCM content for leadership.
• Analyze traffic, CVR, and funnel vs forecast; identify gaps and recommendations.
• Manage aging and transfer price accuracy; coordinate with Fulfillment.
• Build KPI dashboards using Tableau, SQL; support real-time visibility.
• Model financial impact of Expansion channels on revenue mix and margin.
• Lead demand forecasting using ARIMA and exponential smoothing; ML models.
• Use predictive analytics to optimize stock and avoid stockouts/excess.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

SQL

Tableau

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Headquartered in Plano, TX, Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States. For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting-edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

CE eCommerce Team Values & Principles

• Detail-oriented with AI-Augmented (AX) support - we use Claude, Gemini, and OpenAI daily.
• Results-driven: every decision is grounded in data, and every initiative ships with a measurable outcome.
• Innovative and experimentative - we test boldly, learn fast, and scale what works.
• AX transformation is embedded in all day-to-day activities; AI tools replace traditional reliance on static spreadsheets.

About This Opportunity This is the financial nerve center of a business that needs one. The CE eCommerce Hub spans TV, Audio, Monitor, Refrigeration, Laundry, and Cooking - direct-to-consumer business. As CE begins scaling its Expansion Commerce channels, this role ensures every dollar is forecasted, tracked, and optimized with rigor. The Sr. Manager, CE Financial Business Planning & Operations will own SKU-level revenue forecasting, T-series financial submissions, weekly A/R reporting, promotional financial modeling, and the analytics infrastructure that powers the CE Weekly Business Review and LOB reporting.

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager, CE Financial Business Planning & Operations will lead financial forecasting, business planning, supply chain financial alignment, and analytics for the full CE eCommerce portfolio - including VD (TV, Audio, Monitor) and DA (Refrigerator, Laundry, Cooking, Dishwasher) - and will model the financial impact of CE's Expansion Commerce channel launches. This role partners with Category Management, LOB Finance, PSI/BOPIS, and Marketing to ensure the CE eCommerce business operates with financial discipline and full P&L visibility.

Roles & Responsibilities

• FINANCIAL PLANNING & FORECASTING · Own SKU-level revenue forecasts and Monthly Financial Plans across all CE BUs (TV, Audio, Monitor, DA sub-categories) - submitting T-series updates (T07, T08, etc.) aligned with LOB and SEA Finance timelines.
• Lead CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) calls with PSI and BOPIS teams alongside Category Management - ensuring eCommerce demand signals are accurately reflected in supply chain planning.
• Develop QCD Plans (Demand Revenue, Financial Revenue, SD, Profit %) for CE eCommerce, updated in response to promotional plans, marketing changes, and channel mix shifts.
• Report weekly Achievement Rates (A/R = SUM actuals / SUM forecast) to CE WBR and prepare SCM content for LOB leadership.
• PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & REPORTING · Analyze traffic, CVR (Conversion Rate), and funnel performance versus marketing forecast - identifying gaps by BU, category, and channel, and reporting recommendations to Category Management.
• Manage CE eCommerce aging and transfer price (TP) accuracy metrics, collaborating with Fulfillment on in-stock performance and forecasting accuracy targets.
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards using Tableau, SQL, and AI-augmented analytics workflows for real-time CE business performance visibility.
• Produce executive-ready financial summaries for CE WBR, monthly LOB reviews, and strategic planning cycles.
• INVENTORY & SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION · Address backorders and inventory supply issues across CE categories (CTN model planning + new SKU forecast management) in close coordination with Category Managers.
• Lead CE demand forecasting using advanced modeling techniques - ARIMA, exponential smoothing, and machine learning models - to align eCommerce sell-out with upstream supply chain planning.
• Utilize predictive analytics to anticipate demand fluctuations, minimize stockout and excess inventory exposure, and recommend inventory repositioning strategies.
• PROMOTIONAL & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS · Create financial program templates for promotional lift assessment and profitability analysis across all CE BU-level promotional events - ensuring Finance alignment before execution.
• Employ A/B testing, hypothesis testing, and ROI analysis to evaluate promotional effectiveness - generating learnings that refine targeting, depth, and timing of future programs.
• Model the financial impact of Expansion channel launches (Marketplace, Carrier, Social, FinTech) on overall CE eCommerce revenue mix and margin profile.
• STRATEGIC REVENUE MANAGEMENT · Own financial business planning to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets across the CE eCommerce portfolio - aligned with the roadmap.
• Develop analytical frameworks using machine learning and statistical modeling to identify growth opportunities by BU, product family, channel, and season.
• Leverage LLM/AI tools to accelerate financial modeling, scenario analysis, and executive reporting - replacing traditional spreadsheet workflows with AI-native business intelligence.
• CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT & TEAM OPERATIONS · Manage and direct one financial/analytics contractor, setting priorities, reviewing output, and ensuring quality standards.
• Develop standard operating procedures and reporting cadences that scale as the CE expansion business grows.
• Partner with IT and Data Engineering to maintain and improve CE eCommerce data infrastructure and reporting pipelines.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• 10-12 years in financial planning, analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong expertise in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and financial modeling for an eCommerce or retail business.
• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and advanced data analysis techniques including regression analysis and time-series forecasting.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs across sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related STEM field.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms - ARIMA, exponential smoothing, neural networks, or gradient boosting models.
• Background in consumer electronics, eCommerce, or retail financial planning.
• Proven track record in strategic revenue management with documented quarterly business impact.
• Experience with AI/LLM tools applied to financial modeling and business intelligence.
• Prior experience managing contractors or junior analysts.

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)
• Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Program (after 12 months)
• Wellness Incentives
• and many more.

In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).