Demand Planning Analyst

**W2 Contract**Ridgefield Park, NJ**ONSITE**$40-45/hr**

Top Skills

• Advanced level Excel skills, (Power BI, SQL, Python, block chain will be a plus)
• Must have Demand Planning/Supply chain experience
• Good communication skills, any customer relationship experience for e.g running CPFR calls will be a plus.

The Sr Analyst of Demand Planning reports to the Director of Sales & Operations and owns the general market, sales, and supply chain analysis required to understand, predict, and enhance mobile phone sales and availability at our client’s largest account. This person oversees data collection, performance analysis, problem identification, and associated recommendations which support mobile planning, operations, and customer demand. You will ensure customer needs are met while minimizing overall supply chain costs.

Responsibilities

• Leads Weekly/quarterly S&OP process for our client’s Account across smartphones, tablets and mobile enhancements.
• Responsible for development of demand forecast to meet sales, financial, and inventory requirements internally and for the customer
• Collaborates cross-functionally (e.g., with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain) to achieve a balance between smartphone inventory levels, purchase and sales targets and production capability
• Functions as the focal point to improve communications between headquarters and various internal/External stake holders including Product Management and Marketing teams.
• Communicates daily between headquarters and local organization on production allocation, delivery requirements and inventory management.
• Provides Sales & Marketing teams with frequent updates of product launch schedules from headquarters and against customer product delivery commitments.
• Coordinates and handles the escalation of critical product availability, launch issues and sales demands with manufacturing leadership.
• Identifies sales target status and product requirements to ensure fulfillment of product development and delivery to achieve sales plans.
• Supports exceeding quarterly and annual revenue, profit, and market share goals for assigned customer(s)
• Prepare Ad Hoc reports related to account team monthly/quarterly financials
• Lead and contribute towards driving sales goals and customer team success
• Involve day to day operation including availabilities, product shipment, and collectively review customer OH and consumption.
• Manage Aging inventories, regularly reports to leadership, and determine clearance plan with coordination with teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in general business, operations management, supply chain, or a related field
• 6 years experience in sales operations, supply chain management, or a related field
• Experience in high-volume retail environment, consumer electronics, or packaged goods
• Preferred experience in mobile / telecom industries
• The ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company.
• Experience using advanced supply chain management, enterprise planning or financial planning systems is highly desired. (SAP, etc.)
• Proven success in a highly dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Should have advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint knowledge and skills.
• Strong communication, both written (PPT presentations) and oral skills.
• The ability to work either independently or in a team environment to achieve personal and team project goals, including the completion of assignments within and exceeding established time frames.