About this role
<p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly change the world around us. Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine. Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality – from mobile communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology – and our present innovations are shaping tomorrow's.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.</span></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Why Consider This Job Opportunity</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The Product Planning Analyst supports strategic and tactical product marketing as well as pricing initiatives for assigned product lines. This role maintains pricing tools, analyzing sales performance, and supporting cross-functional collaboration to drive business growth. The Product Planning Analyst also provides insights into market trends and customer needs, while maintaining a general understanding of the technical aspects of the product portfolio.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Workplace Policy</H2> </div><div><p><span style="color:black">Hybrid from San Jose, CA. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Collaborate with the product division to tailor and implement the product policy to meet strategic objectives.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Analyze and summarize sales data to share market insights with internal teams and the sales organization,</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Monitor and report on pricing performance and trends while maintaining and updating price books.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Execute daily tactical quotes and requests.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Manage supply and commitments during critical supply situations.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Implement catalog distributor promotions.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Support application marketing activities for assigned products, including collaboration with Business Development Engineers.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What Is Required (Qualifications)</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Electrical Engineering.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">2+ years of job-related experience with experience managing and analyzing substantial amounts of sales and price data.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Experience maintaining high levels of confidentiality with regards to company strategy and customers’ information with capability for continuous improvement of job.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Interpersonal skills, collaboration, communication, and well-developed presentation skills.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Well-developed facilitation skills to work among individuals from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Must be adaptable and be able to consistently deal with ever-changing conditions.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Graduate-level coursework in Engineering or related field.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Detailed knowledge of Murata’s technical and business operations.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Financial and project management skills.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Bi-lingual proficiency in Japanese. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Other</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Some domestic travel and infrequent international travel.</span> <p><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Minimum Salary: $67,982</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0pt">Maximum Salary: $112,680</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Perks</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">401(k) employer match on retirement planning.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Flexible and health spending accounts.</span></li> <li style="color:black"><span style="color:black">Talent Development program.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Imagine the possibilities as a member of Murata's innovative global team.</span></span></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Be an innovator - Join Murata!</b> <br> <b> Murata offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. </b><br> <em> Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabilities/Veteran</em><em>s</em></span></span></span></p>