Planning Analyst - Contract

The Planning Analyst (12 month contract) plays an integral role in the financial success of the market unit. He/she plays a large role in the creation of the market unit annual plan, and then in driving results to achieve it. He/she will proactively monitor trends and identify risks and opportunities as well as help develop action plans to mitigate/realize them. He/she will accurately forecast the business using analysis as well as frequent interaction with functional leaders. Success in this role will require results-driven behavior, intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, business acumen, and the ability to be both a team leader and member.



RESPONSIBILITIES:



Provide analytical support for Market Unit Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development

Provide accurate forecasting for all P&L items including: volume, revenue, COGS, controllable costs, and marketing

Analyze efficiencies, rates of return, cash flows, positions, productivity and other key measures that impact revenue, cost, price and volume within the regional market

Review P&L and provide period reporting

Provide weekly reporting for volume and marginal cost

Support development of CDA and Marketing forecasts and reporting

Analyze new business opportunities

Work with key functional leaders including Customer Representatives, Production Supervisors, Territory Managers, VPGM and the Finance Department

Visit store locations to understand current challenges and improve business results



Qualifications



REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:



University degree in Business, MBA an asset but not required

Ideally, 5 years, planning analyst experience in the consumer products or similar industry

Strong customer relations, interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills

Strong problem solving, planning, organizational and analytical skills

Experience in analyzing or forecasting P&L results

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Previous Essbase and Visual Basics software experience an asset

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strategic understanding of business issues

Fluently bilingual (French/English). Exceptional verbal French/English skills required



Apply on employer's website:

http://pepsibtl.taleo.net/careersection/10060/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=112941



Source: jobs.montrealgazette.com website