Business Planning Specialist

Direct Hire 

Business Planning Specialist

$48,200-$60,300

Job Summary:
To review and analyze the company's business plan versus actual results in order to forecast profits and losses.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for compiling data in order to determine annual company budget, and then analyze plan vs. actual.


• Responsible for handling product cost and analyze plan vs. actual for company profitability.


• Responsible for insuring ANC compliance with federal requirements such as NAFTA.


• Performs cost estimates for engineering changes and new products.


• Maintains bills of material and other relating data.


• Requires work with confidential data.


• Ability to resolve problems, work independently, exercise good judgement in handling assigned responsibilities.

Minor Responsibilities:

• Requires teamwork and participation in employee Involvement, etc. • Requires effective communication with team members, internal departments and related outside resources in both written and oral formats.

• Understand and comply with company policies and procedures.


• Ability to work in an open office environment and perform duties with minimal supervision.


• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.


• Maintain 5's standards.


• May require some travel.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job:

• Requires a 4 year degree in Business Administration and prefer 1-3 years' experience in business planning (preferably in a manufacturing environment).

Key Competencies:

• Proficient in personal computer skills including a variety of office software (ex. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Lotus Notes, etc.)


• Effective verbal, listening and communication skills


• Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills


• Proficient knowledge of data processing

Physical Requirements:
Sedentary - Sitting most of the time with some movement (walking, standing, carrying)

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Summary of Job Responsibilities is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Why work at Labor Connections LLC

At Labor Connections LLC our openings are temp to perm with growing companies in construction, warehouse, manufacturing, and light industrial looking to hire their next employee.

During your temp period as a warehouse worker, Labor Connections LLC offers weekly pay, direct deposit, and optional medical, vision, dental, and life benefits to our employees. We have offices in Conover, Statesville, Morganton, and Gastonia to better help you with your career search.