Business Planning Analyst

Canon has been at the forefront of digital imaging innovation for more than 80 years. Since 1973, Canon Canada has been the leading provider of consumer, business and professional digital imaging solutions to Canadians.

At Canon Canada, we've established a diverse culture that's made us a respected and successful industry leader. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei: all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future. We have been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's best employers for diversity.

We are committed to environmental sustainability and have established programs that support our Kyosei philosophy and Environmental Charter. Since 2019, Canon Canada has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers, an award that recognizes employers leading the way in creating a culture of environmental awareness.

We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, recognition programs and other perks. We want your career with us to be a journey, and we provide the tools to help you contribute and succeed from Day 1.

Business Planning Analyst

• Do you enjoy transforming forecasts and market data into strategic business insight?
• Are you passionate about aligning sales promotions with accurate business planning?
• Do you thrive on analyzing data to ensure business objectives are met?

If so, we want you to join our team!

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Product Control & Budget, you will use your keen sense for data analysis to analyze product sell-through and update sales and purchase forecasts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and maintaining procurement plans to support sales targets and recommend improvements for optimal performance
• Evaluating promotional and market data to support competitive pricing and product strategies.
• Tracking and analyzing variances between forecasts, budgets, and actuals, providing recommendations to improve planning accuracy.
• Collaborate with the sales team to prepare forecasts and pricing to ensure adequate inventory levels.
• Generating and sharing reports for Canon Canada PPG product lines, supporting budgeting during key financial periods, and identifying opportunities for process improvements with actionable recommendations.

To Succeed, You Will Need:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or Business Administration
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess forecasts, pricing, and market data
• Solid technical proficiency in Excel, including the use of VLOOKUPs. Pivot tables, and IF-statements
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities to meet deadlines and deliver accurate forecasts to Canon Japan.
• Proficient in using enterprise systems such as S21, Caps, Mercury, to support planning and reporting functions.

Why Join?

HYBRID WORK

• We offer a Hybrid work schedule. You will be in the office Mondays and Wednesdays each week and can work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance).
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental and vision.
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs.
• Vacation, Paid Personal Time and Sick days.
• Matching RRSP contribution & Profit-Sharing Program.
• Tuition Assistance Program for professional continuing education.
• Discounts on Canon products, retailers, memberships and more!

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free coffee and snacks.
• On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio.
• Employee gym and fitness centre.
• Employee referral program.
• Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable points on hundreds of products.
• Community involvement.
• Employee Appreciation Events.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting and celebrating the diversity in our workforce. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment. Canon Canada is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. For applicants requiring accommodation in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired, please contact us at [email protected] or at 1-855-531-3850 or 905-863-8713. To learn more about Canon Canada, visit careers.canon.ca.