Samsung Electronics' vision is "Inspire the World, Create the Future". As part of this vision, Samsung has mapped out a specific plan of reaching $400 billion in revenue and becoming one of the world’s top five brands by 2020. The dynamic culture at Samsung offers both great challenge and great reward. If you want to work among the very best talent in the industry, working on the most innovative products in the world, Samsung is the place to be. We are currently looking for a Business Planning wizard to join our talented Channel Sales Business Planning & Analytics team in Richardson, Texas as a Business Planning Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Lead performance management (MBO) process for the Channel Sales organization. Responsibilities include, quarterly performance objective setting and reporting on progress vs. plan
Manage financial planning and analysis, management planning process, and vendor financial management
Strategically allocate and track funds to maximize ROI including oversight of annual, quarterly, and monthly departmental budgets
Work as a partner with corporate Accounting and Financial Management teams to ensure proper financial reporting
Recommend and administer vendor contract terms, cost allocation policies, guidelines, and processes to protect company’s financial interests and assets
Evaluate operating results and provide management with variance analyses and cost saving opportunity recommendations
Conduct “Deep Dive” analysis and based on key findings and insights gained, recommend operational action plan for the field sales team to improve efficiency and effectiveness across all business lines
Develop staff by leading, coaching and assist in learning and developmental efforts
Desired Skills and Experience
Background/Experience
Bachelor's Degree with 6-10 years of directly related experience is required (concentration in business/statistics preferred); Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of equivalent work experience in consulting, retail management, business planning or sales operations
Experience developing presentations using a variety of PC applications methods
Strong communication and presentation skills
High energy, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proven track record as a successful communicator with all levels of management
Necessary Skills and Attributes
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels with the
customer and within and outside the company. Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple
complex assignments and projects. Read and interpret detailed and complex customer
requirements. Demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes
for both internal and external personnel at various levels, especially in the sales and
marketing, logistical, or financial areas of clients, prospects, and SEA. Work independently
and in a team environment in order to achieve personal and team goals and complete
assignments within established time frames. Demonstrated excellence in time management
skills and follow up to ensure meeting on time deliverables. The ability to accept tasks and
problems/situations that differ and require creativity to search for solutions among learned
consequences. Only broad and general guidelines exist for solving problems. The ability to
utilize implied knowledge of task alternatives and to make spontaneous decisions using past
experience and the guidance of successful experiences of others. Interact with all levels
within the organization and has frequent external contacts.
