Corporate Planning Analyst (Japanese Bilingual)

An industry leading provider of automotive equipment (audio, navigation, video, infotainment systems, etc.) is seeking a Corporate Planning Analyst to assist in developing and consolidating mid-term business and profit plans for the automotive industry.

• Direct-Hire with Great Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurances, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k with Matching, Sick Leave, Paid Holiday, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement)
• $75K - $100K / year, Depending on Experience-level
• Business-level Japanese language ability is a must

Requirements of the Japanese Bilingual Corporate Planning Analyst:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, or a related field
• Japanese language ability at a business/advanced level
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a corporate environment, involved in some combination of the following activities: planning, financial analysis, tracking & reporting, and project coordination
• Experience dealing with business objectives / KPI goal setting, (policy deployment) and project coordination
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information and understand business trends through professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities of the Japanese Bilingual Corporate Planning Analyst:

• Work closely with the Planning Manager: driving strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability, and supporting departmental goals.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and consolidating mid-term business and profit plans for the automotive industry, ensuring they align with the company's long-term goals.
• Analyze and predict financial, economic, and other data to offer timely and accurate information for strategic and operational decisions
• Leading Internal Activities to Achieve Profit Targets: Support internal projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability within the organization, coordinating each function through company-wide and corporate-wide meetings involving internal and external parties.
• Facilitate company Hoshin-planning activities, planning and tracking cost control, and reporting results at multiple levels.
• Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Track and analyze the company's performance to provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Provide summary and detailed information to management for decision-making purposes, such as follow-up reports, presentations, status of target achievements, and necessary corrective actions.
• Departmental Support and Improvement: Provide strategic and operational support to different departments to ensure ongoing improvement and the achievement of corporate goals.
• Occasional travel: 10%-30% to other corporate sites
• Assist with other related duties as assigned

Employment Type: Direct-Hire

Location: McAllen, TX

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.