Senior Specialist II, Business Planning

Position SummarySamsung 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.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 readingPerks:Fantastic employee discount on all Samsung productsCompetitive Salary and Performance based incentive plan for all levelsEmployer paid Medical and Dental coverage from day oneGroup RRSP plan that helps you save for the futureFree on-site gym to get your sweat onSubsidized Cafeteria; including free Starbucks coffee/latte machine4-day in-office work schedule Monday through Thursday – with Friday remaining a flex day to work remotelyTuition Reimbursement to keep you learning/Access of Samsung U for 24/7 online learningEmployee Referral program- we want great talent like youVirtual Pet Care-to ensure the well-being and health of your beloved furry companionsAdditional Well Being Days for better work life-balanceThe Senior Specialist II, Business Planning will provide analysis/strategic planning support to the Mobile Experience (MX) Business Division, inclusive of market demand, market share, competitor intelligence for both Smartphone and NCME business.This role involves strategic planning, market analysis, and business management support for Samsung Canada's MX division. Key responsibilities include conducting quarterly, semi-annual, and annual strategic planning, forecasting, and profit simulations. The position also requires analyzing macro trends, global and Canadian market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities. Additionally, the role involves updating and reporting key performance metrics for various products to senior management, distributing marketing assets across the division, and assisting in HQ communications and management planning. The individual will work closely with Leadership team to provide market-sensing reports and other business insights as needed.Role and ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning/AnalysesQuarterly/Semi-Annual/Annual Strategic PlanningCurrent month/3CMF forecastingBudget forecasting and profit simulation - Current Monthly Forecast + 3 Month Forecast, guideline with Business Manager, Carrier Business Manager, Supply Chain ManagementAssist in developing short, mid, longer term strategy developmentCoordinate product promotional plans to align with overall IM plan. Analyze and track all promotional activity and prepare end of program comparative results dataWork with all MX Marketing to track product support and expendituresLiaison with corporate planning/financial planning teamIndustry/Market AnalysesMacro trends analyses; Global, Industry and Canadian market trends and identification of opportunity spaceCompetitor AnalysisRetail and B2B Market trendsMaintain/Monitor/Report Key Performance MetricsUpdate key performance metricsCreate reports for Samsung Canada senior management, North America and HQ in Korea for Smartphone, Tablet, PC, Wearables and TWS productsCommunicationsCollect and distribute all product marketing assets including monthly price lists and promotional plans across MX division including leadershipAssist in HQ communications and management planningAssist in the general Business Management of the divisionWorking with the Category Business Managers, assist in providing timely Market-Sensing and other Reports to the company, as required.RequirementsEducationMinimum bachelor’s degree in business or technical subjects preferred, MBA preferredKnowledgeExcellence in Microsoft office skills, especially with PowerPoint and ExcelDemonstrated ability to interact and work with all levels within the organizationAbility to plan, organize and prioritize multiple and simultaneous related projects and programs in a changing corporate environmentSkills and QualificationsExperiencePrior business modeling experience preferred5 years’ experience in a technology or communication environment preferredPrior experience in supporting an RFP processExperience in IT, Consumer Electronics and/or Telecommunication industryTrack record in corporate strategy, strategic planning or marketing analysis preferredProficiency in business communication level of Korean language is highly preferredExperience in Consulting, Business Analytic positions, working directly with C-suite level of leadershipSamsung 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#INDMPlease visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr