Planner & Financials Analyst

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world‑class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

• Work in collaboration with Automation and Emerging Technologies Sales and Project Management teams globally to forecast sales and kit production.
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Distribution and Engineering to ensure the Company has adequate capacity and compliance for each type of Automation & Emerging Technologies hardware product.
• Translate sales demand and establish production schedules, with Manufacturing and Purchasing teams, to meet customer lead time expectations.
• Manage and develop the necessary processes to track financial transactions in relation to project schedules.
• Analyze exceptions and change reports to modify production plans when needed.
• Define, implement and maintain departmental budget and reporting practices in coordination with other Company departments. Implement a process to connect department expenses across multiple ERP systems to projects and maintain appropriate reporting by aligning project schedules to departmental financials.
• Ensure Company invoicing practices are adhered to and provide a monthly invoice breakdown for Automation & Emerging Technologies sales activities.

• 5-7 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Accounting or Supply Chain Management)
• Occasional travel (0-5%)
• Occasional overnight stays (0-5%

• Master’s degree is preferred in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain or Project Management
• CPA, CMA, APICS, CAPM, PMP or other Accounting, Supply Chain or Project Management certifications
• Seven to ten years of extensive planning, accounting, reporting, and project management or related experience
• Good understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and familiar with and able to manage in a modern ERP environment using software systems such as SAP
• Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Knowledge of company technologies and business systems
• Expert knowledge of PMO methodology, processes and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross functional work teams toward project completion
• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full‑time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

No agency calls please.

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