Business Planning Supply Chain Analyst

Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices, and appliances located in Plano, TX.

Supply Chain Analyst - Business Planning

Top Skills:

• Supply Chain Management
• Advanced Excel
• Promotional analysis and business planning

Summary:

The direct-to-consumer e-commerce team is looking for an experienced supply chain professional to develop both short-term and long-term forecasts and business plans for Mobile business. This candidate will be responsible for managing weekly/monthly/quarterly sales forecasts for both Quantity and Average Sales Prices with high accuracy using analytics and building models based on e-commerce sales drivers, promotional analysis, and category-specific business knowledge.

The individual is expected to be hands-on in preparing Sales forecasting and pricing forecasts and evaluating e-commerce sales drivers (Traffic, conversion rate), the impact of promotions on different sales platforms, and creating what-if scenarios to achieve business goals. The role also requires building PSI at the SKU level for assigned categories and working with the category team to align on the forecast and working with central PM and SCM teams to align on the supply plan and inventory management. The candidate should analyze pricing drivers and build an 'investment profile' based on pricing changes for assigned categories. A successful candidate is highly analytical with critical thinking skills and business savvy, adaptive, and able to work cross-functionally to influence sales and operations teams working towards a common goal in a highly matrixed, fast-paced organization. The position is located in Plano, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on to build Sales forecasting using several variables (Traffic, Seasonality, multiple promos, etc.)
• Develop weekly/monthly/quarterly sales forecasts for quantity, sales price, and revenue and track Achievement rate KPIs
• Promotional analysis to develop forecasts, and average sales price
• Own and build PSI at SKU level for sellout, selling, shipment, and delivery along with inventory view each week
• Upload forecasts into SCM systems accurately each week
• Develop long-term forecasts and NPI forecasts and upload them into the SCM system
• Track inventory arrival and movement to warehouse
• Manage aging, confirm SOP, and manage all parts of the supply chain for assigned category
• Deep understanding of Mobile business
• Lead category calls and get alignment on sales forecast, demand, and inventory plan
• Work with Category Management, Finance, supply chain, business operations, and logistics teams to deliver monthly revenue
• Review and approve contracts, cost proposals, and contract supplements
• Approve project and work breakdown structures
• Review and approve the documentation of business processes.
• Approve project budgets and expenditures, and monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets
• Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions
• Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, clients, and sub-consultant representatives regarding future proposals
• Prepare sub-agreements and review and input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contact compliance

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in e-commerce business planning, supply chain management, category management, and/or data and analytics-intensive roles with an emphasis on Quantitative Analytics
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics or math/analytics/engineering is required
• An MBA from a premier institute would be a plus
• Hands-on with advanced Excel with attention to detail to integrate complex data to build forecasting and perform analysis
• Experience working with a large national retailer or carrier for consumer electronics would be a plus
• Experience in handling PSI for Mobile business will be a plus
• Knowledge of SQL/Tableau to pull historical promo data for analysis and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of ML/AI models for forecasting, pricing, and promotional analytics for business analytics will be a plus
• Creative thinker with excellent business acumen, analytical skills, and experience with statistical modeling
• High level of confidence, integrity, enthusiasm, and executive presence that fits a fast-paced, energetic, and proactive organization
• Adaptability, using advanced preparation to quickly pivot throughout the week
• Exceptional presentation skills with good Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities
• Experience working with Consumer Electronics and/or National Retail is strongly preferred

Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and Paid Time Off plus more!

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