Product Planning Specialist

Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Location: Itasca
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

Product Planning SpecialistLocationUS-IL-Itasca - US-NY-MelvilleCompanyCanon U.S.A., Inc.Requisition ID32862CategoryStrategy/PlanningPosition TypeFull-TimeWorkstyleHybridAbout the RoleCanon USA's Large Format team is seeking an energetic individual to drive the success of our Flatbed printing solutions. This role is crucial in engaging with a multi-channel sales team and customers to identify and overcome sales roadblocks. By developing innovative programs and tools, you will help streamline the sales process and enhance customer satisfaction. Additionally, you will play a key role in communicating market requirements to Manufacturing and R&D, ensuring our products meet and exceed market demands. Your contributions will be vital to our continued growth and success in the industry.Your ImpactThe Product Planning Specialist is accountable for developing new product introduction plans in order to ensure an effective launch in the market place. He/she works closely with the Product Planning Manager in the development of an overall positioning strategy, in order to ensure the effective design and communication of product image and value so that targeted customers positively distinguish it from its competitors. Responsible for coordinating and collaborating on the development of product brochures, sales tools, presentations and spreadsheets. Accountable for researching, analyzing and reporting on consumer needs, demands, and preferences in order to contribute to the design, development, and market introduction of new products. Through the review of industry publications, as well as contacts with dealers and sales staff, the incumbent keeps abreast of competitive activity and product positioning in order to determine which product features/aspects customer prefers. He/she may also conduct customer surveys to identify consumer needs and demands as they relate to and summarizes findings for the production design and engineering divisions, in order to provide input regarding the design or modification of future and existing products. He/she also functions as a liaison between the production and sales staff, in order to ensure timely communication of technology trends, identifies industry leaders and resolution of product related issues and concerns. About You: The Skills & Expertise You BringBachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience. Previous experience in marketing and/or product planning of large format flatbed or hybrid printers and software solutions is required. A deep technical understanding of the differences between resin, solvent, and UV print technologies is essential. The candidate should be analytical and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable presenting in front of groups and must be flexible to travel.

We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $69,300 - $103,770 annually.Company OverviewAbout our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years*. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are
Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You'll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

-Employee referral bonus
-Employee discounts
-"Dress for Your Day" attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
-Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
-Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can't get anywhere else

*Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers' site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon.

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Workstyle DescriptionHybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.Posting Tags#LI-KG1 #LI-HYBRID #PM19Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Click here to get started.Required

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