Senior Analyst Demand Planning Cobra Golf

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YOUR MISSION:

Demand Planning:

• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach working with Sales, and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for financial and demand forecasts.
• Create, maintain, and report on a monthly US unit forecast for both stock and custom clubs beginning with product families and breaking it down to the SKU level.
• Responsible for loading the forecast into the ERP system; ensuring load completeness and accuracy.
• Facilitate gap analysis between Demand Plan and Revenue Plan
• Communicate forecast uploads and forecast changes to buyer planners.
• Responsible for managing the Global Forecasting Process. Create/update forecast templates quarterly. Partner with other international markets to generate forecast for each region.
• Provide Sourcing Team, and all teir 1 suppliers the global forecast within the first week of each month.
• Provide input and direction to the Supply Planning and Sourcing organizations on inventory strategies for new product launches, existing items, and product phase-outs/End of Life Process.
• Monitor and report on trends in forecast accuracy
• Lead monthly demand review meetings with Sales, Finance, and Buyer Planners
  
  

Business Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze critical business results and provide key insights/observation on current state of business.
• Publish Monthly KPI Analytics data. Creating regular reports and dashboards to communicate sales performance, identify improvement areas, and measure sales strategies' effectiveness.
• Data Cleaning and Preparation: This involves filtering the data, handling missing values, and preparing the dataset for analysis to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Data Exploration and Analysis: Analysts use statistical tools and techniques to explore and analyze data, identifying patterns, relationships, and trends.
• Data Visualization: They create visual representations of data findings through charts, graphs, and dashboards to make the data understandable.
• Reporting: Data analysts prepare reports and presentations to communicate the insights and findings from the data to stakeholders, which can influence policy and decision-making processes
• Support other reporting as requested.
  
  

YOUR TALENT:

• 5-7 years of experience in Demand or Sales & Operations Planning, with expertise in statistical forecasting methods and tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related field preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• APICS, IBF, or related certifications are preferred.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and aligning strategies with business objectives.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds, sit or stand for extended periods, and perform standard office tasks.
  
  

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000 - $116,645 Bonus Benefits (Benefit Summary Corporate). Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.