Business Planner II

Description

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Assist in coordinating Management Board Meetings, including scheduling, reviewing materials, and supporting external analysis conducted by the Corporate-BP team.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

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.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V