Business Planning Analyst (Retail)

DescriptionThe Business Planning Analyst supports ASUS's Retail Business Unit by developing product costing, building financial models, and analyzing key data that guides pricing and product strategy. This role works cross-functionally with Finance, Product Management, and Sales to understand cost drivers, evaluate product and market trends, and translate insights into clear recommendations that support revenue and margin goals. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in learning how our products work and how financial decisions impact the business. This is a high-visibility position with opportunities to contribute directly to strategic decision-making.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop product costing models for product lifecycle across all product categoriesMonitor component cost changes, trends, and vendor programs that impact product costingDevelop a deep understanding of ASUS product roadmaps, key technology transitions, and relationship with product platformsLead product planning analysis and support of the Retail Business UnitDetailed financial analysis of additional factors driving profitability, including service and logisticsReconcile product planning with actual financial performanceCollaborate with Retail Business Unit management, sales, and finance to drive profitability and top-line growthSupport sales with dispute reconciliation with accounting and financeAssist in decisions regarding support sales expenditures including advertising, sell-through programs, and inventory managementKnowledge and Skills:High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activitiesKnowledge of business and management principlesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret complex financial, legal, and technical informationAbility to communicate effectively with management and employees on all levelsDemonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including tactfulness, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personalitiesAbility to establish credibility and be decisive, while recognizing and supporting the company's preferences and prioritiesAttention to detail is a high priority; must demonstrate a sense of urgency commensurate with the needs of the sales departmentAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionLanguage Skills:Ability to write clear and concise reports and business correspondenceAbility to effectively present complex information and respond to questions from team members, customers, and the general publicEnglish fluency is requiredComputer Skills:Mastered skills in MS Excel (advanced proficiency is essential)Proficiency with database applications and presentation software (such as PowerPoint)Knowledge and experience in downloading data from mainframe to PC applicationsAbility to write ad hoc query reportsRequired Qualifications: Years of Education Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent degreeWork Experience3+ years of relevant business experience in Finance or Business Planning Preferred Qualifications:Mandarin proficiency is a plusInterest in PC products, components, or consumer technologyWorking ConditionsThis role is based in our Fremont office and follows a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week in the officeRequires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods of time$68,640-$80,000 annually is the estimated pay range for this role working in the Fremont, California office. It does not include bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off, EAP, & 401(k). The final amount will be determined based on the qualifications & experience of the candidate relative to the role. ASUS is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy/ breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, as well as any other characteristic protected by law, regulation or local ordinance, and strives to comply with all applicable laws on the subject. These employment decisions extend to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment.