Sr. Business Strategy & Operations Analyst- Japanese speaking is required

Panasonic Corporation of North America; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Panasonic Corporation of North America seeks a Sr. Planning Analyst to support business planning, performance management, and strategic initiatives. You will drive forecasts, plans, and KPI dashboards and coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, and Finance to align priorities.

Responsibilities include leading planning, forecasting, and scenario analyses, plus supporting the SAP implementation and process improvements across departments.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in business/marketing or a related field is preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience as a Planning Analyst, in Supply Chain, or an equivalent role.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• Japanese speaking, reading and writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead business planning and performance management activities to support the company's strategic objectives and long-term growth.
• Develop annual business plans, rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards, and management reviews.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to management for decision-making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and business divisions to align business strategies and execution plans.
• Develop demand forecasts, sales outlooks, and scenario analyses utilizing data from SAP, CRM, and other systems.
• Monitor key business indicators including sales, inventory, backlog, and pipeline performance.
• Serve as a key Planning representative for the FY27 SAP implementation project.

Skills

Excel

Bilingual EN/JP

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

Four-year degree in business/marketing or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Responsibilities

Sr. Business Strategy & Operations Analyst

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What You'll Get To Do:

The Sr. Planning Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's business planning, performance management, and strategic initiatives to drive sustainable growth. This role leads the analysis of business performance, development of business plans and forecasts, and coordination of cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Product Management, and Finance. The position plays a key role in supporting the FY27 SAP implementation, business process transformation, and strategic planning activities. The Planning Analyst provides actionable business insights, facilitates alignment between North America and Japan business division, and contributes to the development and execution of both strategic and tactical plans to achieve the company's objectives.

Business Planning & Performance Management

• Lead business planning and performance management activities to support the company's strategic objectives and
  long-term growth.
• Develop annual business plans, rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards, and management reviews.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to management for
  decision-making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and business divisions to align business strategies and
  execution plans.

Strategic Analysis & Forecasting

• Develop demand forecasts, sales outlooks, and scenario analyses utilizing data from SAP, CRM, and other
  business systems.
• Monitor key business indicators including sales, inventory, backlog, and pipeline performance.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support business growth.

SAP Implementation & Business Process Transformation

• Serve as a key Planning representative for the FY27 SAP implementation project.
• Coordinate business requirements, testing activities, user training, and process alignment across departments.
• Drive business process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing SAP and other digital tools.
• Develop and maintain documentation for planning processes, reporting structures, and business workflows.

Executive Reporting & Headquarters Coordination

• Lead coordination of planning-related communications, meetings, and reporting activities with Japan business
  divisions.
• Support executive discussions through data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Act as a liaison between North America and Japan to ensure alignment on business priorities, performance targets, and strategic initiatives.

Scope:

• Reports to Planning Director and Manager
• No direct reports, individual contributor.
• Plays a key role in providing the necessary information and analysis for the company to formulate its business
  plans and objectives.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Experience:

• A four-year degree in business/marketing or a related field is preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience as a Planning Analyst, in Supply Chain, or an equivalent role.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry is highly preferred
• Japanese speaking reading and writing is required

Competencies: Key desired behaviors, e.g., problem solving, innovation, collaboration, etc.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charting).
• Hands-on experience with SAP is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of cultural diversity.
• Strong problem solving, communication and collaboration skills

Communications: Key communications contacts (internal/external) and level of persuasion required

• Good communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a strong drive for professional growth and self-improvement
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese is required to ensure seamless communication and coordination
  with the headquarters in Japan.

Other Requirements: e.g., working conditions, physical requirements, travel, etc.

• Ability to adapt to scheduled meetings with the Japan team (twice a week) to accommodate time zone differences.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits– Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits– Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits– Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program- Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honestyhave been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equalopportunity employer.

The wage range of$93,000 - $103,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal,educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting toexplore new opportunities, send us your application!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.

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