Sr. Business Strategy & Operations Analyst

The Sr. Business Strategy & Operations Analyst will support business planning, performance management, forecasting, and strategic initiatives to drive sustainable business growth. This role will work closely with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and other business divisions, while serving as a key liaison between the North American organization and Japan headquarters. The position will also play an important role in the FY27 SAP implementation and business process transformation., ・Lead business planning and performance management activities, including annual business plans, rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards, and management reviews. ・Analyze sales, inventory, backlog, pipeline, and other key business indicators to identify risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to management. ・Develop demand forecasts, sales outlooks, and scenario analyses using SAP, CRM, and other business systems. ・Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and other business divisions to align strategies and execution plans. ・Serve as a key Planning representative for the FY27 SAP implementation, coordinating business requirements, testing, user training, and process alignment. ・Drive business process standardization and continuous improvement using SAP and other digital tools. ・Develop and maintain documentation for planning processes, reporting structures, and business workflows. ・Lead planning-related communications, meetings, and reporting activities with Japan headquarters. ・Support executive discussions through data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations. ・Act as a liaison between North America and Japan to ensure alignment on business priorities, performance targets, and strategic initiatives.

[ Working Hours / Working style ] ・Full-time, Monday-Friday ・Individual contributor position; reports to the Planning Director and Manager ・Requires flexibility to participate in meetings with the Japan team approximately twice a week to accommodate time zone differences.

・Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred ・5-8 years of experience as a Planning Analyst, Supply Chain professional, or in a similar role ・Manufacturing industry experience highly preferred ・Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data modeling, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and charting ・Hands-on SAP experience highly preferred ・Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese, including Japanese reading and writing, is required ・Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills ・Proactive mindset with a strong desire for professional growth and continuous improvement ・Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment ・Ability to coordinate effectively with Japan headquarters and adapt to meetings across different time zones

$93K-$103K ・Annual performance-based bonus opportunity ・Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits ・401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting ・Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental/caregiver leave ・Tuition reimbursement for eligible job-related courses ・Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance options ・Employee recognition and wellness programs

[ Holidays ] ・Paid holidays ・Paid vacation, personal days, and sick leave