Business Planner II chez Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. · Farmington Hills, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Farmington Hills
SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least three days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.
Basic Purpose:
Support the Corporate Business Planning (Corp-BP) group by performing administrative tasks and managing data related to the budget system, meeting preparation (e.g., Officer’s meetings, MBM), and other resources maintained by Corp-BP. Serve as a point of contact for company-wide Corp-BP support tasks, providing guidance for outside groups on routine activities (Corporate Decision Document preparation, budgeting process). Contribute to the development of new management tools for company-wide use and assist in analysis and planning projects led by Corp-BP.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform monthly data administration and maintenance of Corporate-BP managed tools, including Prophix financial and headcount data uploads, Smartsheet-based actual headcount reports, cost center management master files, the Corporate-BP calendar and any future potential added tools.
- Provide Prophix user administration support by registering new users, updating accounts based on headcount and role changes, maintaining the semi-annual budget workflow system, conducting user surveys, responding to general system inquiries, and assisting in the development of custom reports for user groups.
- Support the preparation of monthly Officer’s Meeting materials by consolidating presentation files and creating special topic reports. Maintain and update meeting contact lists in alignment with organizational changes.
- Assist in coordinating Management Board Meetings, including scheduling, reviewing materials, and supporting external analysis conducted by the Corporate-BP team.
- Contribute to Corporate-BP cost control initiatives, including monthly SG&A and indirect cost management, fixed asset usage tracking, and supporting various upper management led project analyses.
- Support long-term initiatives to systematize and improve financial data processes, including monitoring and developing financial dashboards, streamlining managerial financial data preparation, and enhancing overall financial management practices.
- Integrate monthly managerial P/L and budget data by coordinating with relevant departments (e.g., BP team), and prepare reporting materials for the Japan office.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a corporate environment. 3-5 years professional business accounting/finance experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience or comfort with software administration is preferred.
- Japanese language skills strongly preferred (native speaker or JLPT Level III+ or equivalent functional level).
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
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About the Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
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**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
