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Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, German Branch

Business Planner III - Commercial Department

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, German Branch, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

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Business Planner III – Commercial Department Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc., Farmington Hills, MI

Position: Business Planner III – Commercial Department

Basic Purpose

– Analyze and track North American Business Unit financial performance; lead budget preparation and profit improvement efforts; interface with internal SEWS functions and other financial planning teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial documents for US and Japan reporting; include cost center analysis, profit improvement reports, and financial summaries for executive meetings.

Prepare and analyze Profit and Loss by Program for North American OEM; report performance to executive management.

Prepare Program Feasibility Studies and financial presentations to obtain management approval for SEWS to respond to customer Requests for Quote.

Analyze targets and current results by Program to support Profit Improvement Activities to achieve business unit profit targets.

Support budget preparation and analysis of financial impact related to non‑Material Direct Costs, Indirect/SG&A Costs and overall BU Profit and Loss.

Assist NA OEM management team with resolving issues related to budgets and results, including identifying abnormalities, investigating incorrect budgets or results and supporting system updates.

Maintain close communication with Wire Harness Business Planning related to track financial performance and monitoring budget deadlines.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree – Preferably in Business, Economics, Engineering or a related field.

5+ years progressive experience in business planning, financial planning and analysis, accounting or costing; specific experience with electrical distribution system products is a plus.

Good financial knowledge, including experience with financial statements, financial analysis and/or budget management.

English fluency required – excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to interact closely with team members and internal stakeholders to complete financial analysis and feasibility studies.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Company Overview

– SEWS is part of the Sumitomo family of companies; over 30 years delivering innovative solutions to automakers; offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

EEO Statement

– An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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