Assoc Specialist, Prod Plan

About the Role

As a vital member of our team, the role provides essential support to Sales Operations and Product Strategy Marketing by driving process improvements, managing product launch activities, and a variety of data analytics activities and profitability tools. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, self-starting mindset. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including international factories, U.S. Headquarters, and internal departments—to support product strategies and ensure operational excellence. Success in this position demands adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to thrive under pressure while meeting deadlines.   This role requires you to live within a reasonable commuting distance to BOCA RATON, FL  so that you can adequately execute your job responsibilities.

Your Impact

-Conducts margin analysis and provides input on proposed MSRP Pricing Standards. - Leads the setup of new product structures, MSRP pricing, and service plans, ensuring all systems are configured to support internal transactions. - Initiates and manages requests for product structure changes across internal departments. - Offers back-office perspective and feedback on milestone tracking and product management activities. - Builds and maintains strong working relationships with international factories, U.S. Headquarters, and cross-functional internal teams to ensure alignment and effective collaboration. - Manages and maintains the Price Workbook and internal Sales Ordering Tools. - Analyzes profitability of the existing equipment install base to support strategic decision-making. - Assists with equipment ordering and demand forecasting in coordination with U.S. Headquarters. - Supports initiatives related to used equipment within assigned product lines. - Interfaces with Equipment Partners and Service Providers on a limited basis. - Collaborates closely with Inventory Control, Planning/Procurement, and Logistics to ensure operational efficiency. - Participates in Product Management meetings in alignment with the Product Strategy Marketing team. - Actively contributes to the Product Launch process by managing the activity tracker and ensuring accountability across teams for internal launch deliverables. - Requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy. - Must demonstrate a proactive approach, be a self-starter, and take initiative in identifying opportunities for process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 0 to 2 years of related experience. - Degree inbusiness or related emphasis. - Experience in Product Planning or a related role. - Great attitude with examples of commitment to excellence. - Ability to meet/exceed deadlines, prioritize tasks to meet business objectives. - Strong Business Acumen. - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Novice proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: PowerPoint, Excel and Word. - Desire to expand and grow in our organization. - Ability to learn new things quickly and adapt accordingly including the application of knowledge to practical issues often relating to more than one functional area.   We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $42,190-73,650 annually. 

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

-Employee referral bonus -Employee discounts -“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function) -Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community -Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else †Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers’ site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon. #CUSA

Workstyle Description

Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

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