JOB TITLE: Business Planning Analyst REPORTS TO: Business Planning Manager Job Type: Full Time Employee, Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Business Planning LOCATION: Commerce, CA SUMMARY Supports the preparation of reports and analyses to assist managements decision-making. Independently handles assigned projects and tasks, and investigates, organizes, and analyzes business data. Provides regular insights by collecting and summarizing information, and monitors performance on a weekly and monthly basis. Requires strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively across departments. JOB DUTIES include but are not limited to the following: • Ensure assigned financial and operational plans aligning with corporate objectives. • Coordinate meetings with colleagues and management; document and distribute meeting minutes and follow up on action items. • Manage project tasks to ensure completion on time; communicate progress and escalate issues when necessary. • Monitor business and operational changes to ensure plans remain accurate and relevant. • Prepare and update weekly/monthly forecasts, track performance against plan. • Develop and maintain standardized metrics and performance tracking reports. • Support implementation of internal guidelines, controls, and compliance policies. • Conduct research and analysis to provide data-driven support for management reports. • Propose process improvements and reporting enhancements in collaboration with management. • QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently on assigned tasks, manage priorities, and provide accurate and timely insights to support decision-making. • Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field. • Minimum 13 years of relevant work experience in business planning, finance, or related field; F&B / retail / franchise industry experience preferred. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools or SQL a plus. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data accurately. • Effective communication skills; ability to interact with colleagues across departments and present findings clearly. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines. • Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is a must. • Prior work experience at a Korean company is a plus.