Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, German Branch
Business Planner II - Corporate Business Planning
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, German Branch, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Business Planner II - Corporate Business Planning
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Business Planner II - Corporate Business Planning
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Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, German Branch
Hybrid position: work onsite in the SEWS – Farmington Hills Office at least three days per week, with flexibility to work off‑site.
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.
For more information, visit www.sewsus.com.
Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Disability, Life insurance
401(k) with matching contributions
Tuition benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Business Planner II - Corporate Business Planning
role at
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, German Branch
Hybrid position: work onsite in the SEWS – Farmington Hills Office at least three days per week, with flexibility to work off‑site.
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.
For more information, visit www.sewsus.com.
Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Disability, Life insurance
401(k) with matching contributions
Tuition benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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