The ARM Group is hiring a Business Planner for one of its clients in Charleston, SC.
#Relocation assistance is provided
#15% annual bonus
#Candidates with experience in heavy manufacturing are preferred
Role:
The role involves overseeing the long-range planning (LRP) process, policy deployment, and managing cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of business strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, financial and manufacturing insights, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
· Create and execute company-wide policy plans ensuring effective cross-functional integration.
· Lead the development and annual update of the Long-Range Plan (LRP).
· Translate LRP into actionable annual policy deployment plans.
· Manage specific LRP and high-priority projects as assigned by top management.
· Establish and maintain a review-control mechanism for policy plans, task forces, and daily work management.
· Generate ECM insights and conduct variance analysis using QC story methodology.
· Develop and deliver Management Information System (MIS) reports to top leadership with strategic insights.
· Coordinate with Marketing, HR, and Finance to evaluate external risks and benchmark performance.
· Analyze industry and customer data to align sales and investment strategies quarterly.
· Foster cross-functional stakeholder engagement to align with organizational objectives.
· Create performance and benchmarking reports for US market trends.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Long Range Plan (LRP): Achievement vs Timeline – Annual
- Annual Plan Execution: Monthly Reviews
- MPCP Achievement: >75% Hit Ratio
- Review Coordination & Follow-up: Weekly Hit Ratio
- Management Audit Completion: Number of Closures
- Special Project Execution: Achievement against plan
Decision-Making Authority
· Conduct internal business audits
· Recommend capital expenditure (CapEx) plans
· Propose new business acquisition opportunities
· Represent company in strategic customer meetings alongside Business Heads and Marketing
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations.
- MBA or CPA preferred.
- 7–10 years of experience in business planning, FP&A, or operations finance in a manufacturing or die casting setup.
- Expertise in manufacturing cost structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and shop floor data systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to turn complex data into strategic business decisions.
Key Competencies and Preferred Training
Functional Competencies:
· way and its elements (CL3)
· Knowledge of economy and auto industry (CL3)
· Product and Process awareness (CL2)
· SPC and problem solving (CL2)
· Quality standards (CL2)
· Awareness on DWM (CL2)
· QC story approach and tools (CL2)
· Business finance knowledge (CL2)
Behavioral Competencies:
· Customer centricity (CL3)
· Exactness (CL3)
· Rigor in execution (CL3)
· Coaching (CL2)
· People leadership (CL3)
· Emotional Intelligence (CL3)
· Influencing (CL3)
_ Disclaimer:_
ARM GROUP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.
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It’s important to note that ARM Group LLC does not interfere in the decision-making process regarding your selection or rejection. The ultimate decision to hire or reject your candidacy lies solely with the client organization, with whom we have an agreement to source candidates for their consideration
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please be aware that this position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.