Sr. Business Strategy & Operations Analyst Japanese Speaking is required

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place—one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Business Strategy & Operations Analyst will take on the following roles:

• Serve as a commercial and marketing function by collecting and analyzing sales and market data.
• Support PIDSA’s strategic planning activities led by the Strategic Planning Director.
• Strengthen PIDSA’s governance, including Information Security Management and export control.
• Operate PIDSA’s management cycle, including the facilitation of various regular meetings.

Commercial and marketing function

• Macro market index and data analysis
• Market demand / Share analysis
• Sales data analysis

Support for PIDSA growth strategy

• Collect information and data in collaboration with Sales organization
• Visualize strategic idea of PIDSA management

Risk management and Governance

• Manage company rule and regulation (e.g., Information Security Management with PID DTCD ISM office and PEXNA)
• Educate / Train employees through IT tool, guideline documents, official notice, newsletters
• Report Incident/Event to relevant organization and follow up preventive actions
• Information Security Management is the primary key role

Management cycle operation

• Design regular meetings of PIDSA based on defined roles and responsibilities and KPIs of each organization
• Set up meetings for report and discussion
• Summarize outcome and action of the meeting

Scope:

• Reports to Planning Vice President
• No direct reports, individual contributor
• Plays a key role in providing the necessary information and analysis for the company to formulate its business plans and objectives

Requirements

Education & Experience

• A four-year degree in business/marketing or a related field is preferred
• Five or more years of specific analysis / business planning experience is required
• Strong Copilot, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required; Power BI is preferred
• This position is located in Newark, NJ

Competencies

• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and collaborate
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to operate PC and appropriate software programs
• Good understanding of cultural diversity
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Communications

• Strong written and oral communication skills in both English and Japanese are required

Other Requirements

• Work in office three days a week as minimum
• Attend meetings with Japan in the evening time

Benefits

Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources (available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date; eligibility may vary)
• Employee Recognition Program – High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program – Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus

Pay

The wage range for this role is $106,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.