Specialist-Business Plnng

Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has brought the world numerous “First 1” and “Number 1” products since its founding in 1948. The Alps Alpine Group currently operates 110 bases in 26 countries and regions, supplying roughly 40,000 different products and solutions to around 2,000 companies worldwide. Those offerings include devices such as switches, sensors, data communication modules, touch input panels, actuators, and power inductors; electronic shifters, remote keyless entry systems, and other automotive units; consumer electronics like car navigation and audio-visual systems; and systems and services such as digital keys based on smartphone apps and blockchain technology, and remote monitoring.

The Business Planning Specialist serves as a to the BU Executive and Management Team, supporting the National Sales team through cross-functional business planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and operational alignment. This role contributes to the company’s BEST (Business Execution & Strategic Thinking) framework by ensuring strategy are embedded into planning processes, data‑driven insights, and execution rhythms across the organization.

This role serves as an important link between internal teams and external partners, ensuring accurate data flow, clear communication, and strong operational execution. Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities are necessary for performing the essential functions of this role related to building forecasts, evaluating business performance, and supporting strategic initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Business Planning & Forecasting (Primary Focus)

• Support annual, quarterly, and monthly business planning cycles aligned with the company’s best practices.


• Assist in developing sales forecasts, budget simulations, and performance projections using advanced Excel and analytical tools.


• Coordinate budget planning to ensure alignment with the organization’s growth strategy.


• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and dealer performance to support strategic planning.


• Prepare business planning presentations, dashboards, and reports for leadership review.


• Track progress against business plans to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities.

Sales Performance & KPI Management

• Monitor and report key performance indicators related to sales performance, dealer engagement, and financial outcomes.


• Build and maintain reporting tools that provide visibility into sales trends, program performance, and operational metrics.


• Translate analysis into actionable insights and recommendations that reinforce BEST principles of strategic thinking and execution.

Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Serve as a central point of communication between sales, finance, marketing, and dealer partners.


• Ensure alignment across departments on business plans, promotions, forecasts, and program execution.


• Facilitate issue resolution between dealers and finance to support smooth operations and accuracy of financial record keeping.

Operational Support & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate documentation of dealer interactions, sales activities, and financial transactions.


• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, reporting accuracy, and operational workflows.


• Assist in the development and execution of business programs, promotions, and strategic initiatives that reinforce the BEST framework.


• Contribute to strategic price setting as part of the business planning process, using data-driven analysis to support pricing alignment with corporate objectives.

Compliance Requirements

• Provide support toward certification and ensure compliance with customer‑required quality management systems (TISAX, TS16949, IATF, etc.).


• Positions within Product Development, Legal, HR, IT, and Executive Management must exercise a higher level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration preferred and four or more years of experience as or equivalent combinations of experience, training and education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Problem Solving Skills


• Verbal Communication Skills


• Use verbal skills to communicate with co-workers or customers and respond to upset individuals


• Written Communication and Skills


• Technical in SAP MM Module


• MATH SKILLS: Basic Arithmetic.


• COMPUTER SKILLS


• Database / Contact Management Software


• Internet / Email


• Presentation Software


• Spreadsheet Software (During the interview process, candidates will be required to complete an Excel skills assessment.)


• Word Processing Software

Summary of Benefits and EEO statement

Alps Alpine NA, Inc. offers competitive salaries with a great work environment. Our comprehensive employee benefits package includes:

• PPO Health Benefits (medical/dental/vision) Effective on Start Date


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Opportunity for Annual Bonuses


• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Product Purchase Discounts


• Wellness Reimbursement Program


• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances


• Hybrid Work Location (3 Office :2 Home)

Alps Alpine NA, Inc. values its members as individuals and is committed to forming an energetic and attractive company where the quality of work is enhanced.

 Alps Alpine North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Alps Alpine NA, Inc. to consider all job applications on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.