Planning Analyst
- Job Title
- Planning Analyst
- Job ID
- 27670984
- Location
- THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382
- Other Location
- Description
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The Planning Analyst performs a wide range of strategic & business planning functions. Will work closely with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure short- and long-term plans are well documented, and the business units are prepared and ready to execute the plans accordingly.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Works closely with the Planner, Corporate Controller, and other team members on daily activities of the Strategic Planning group.
- Assesses and conducts studies, prepares reports, and gives advice on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of long- and short-term strategic plans, proposals, special projects, and ongoing programs to achieve the organization's growth and profitability objectives.
- Works with business management, regulatory, engineering, and strategic planning contacts to develop strategic plans and directions, discuss overall intent of programs or projects, and determine broad guidelines for studies, utilizing knowledge of subject area, research techniques, and regulatory limitations.
- Reviews and evaluates materials, such as environmental impact statements, construction specifications, or budget or staffing estimates, to determine additional data requirements.
- Organizes and analyzes data from all sources, using statistical methods to ensure validity of results.
- Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity.
- Evaluates information to determine feasibility of proposals or to identify factors requiring amendment.
- Develops alternate plans for program or project, incorporating recommendations for review of business management.
- May be responsible for external corporate communications with industry analysts and the investment community.
- May also be responsible for recommending strategic alternatives and developing and maintaining operational plans.
- Conducts field investigations, economic or public opinion surveys, demographic studies, or other appropriate research to gather required information, as required.
- General administrative support for Planner and Corporate Controller.
Education/Experience:- Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, or another related discipline.
- At least two years of related experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Base pay + Bonus
- Great benefits (United Healthcare)
- Generous PTO Policy
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- 401k with 4% match