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ektello is a national staffing firm that places Creative, Marketing, Digital & Information Technology talent. At ektello it’s all about delivering the best experience for both our talent and clients. Our goal is to create the most seamless career search and hiring process for our talent while responding quickly and efficiently to our client’s needs. Search Current Career Opportunities: http://www.ektello.com/search-jobs Services include Contractor, Contract to Hire, Direct Hire and Statement-of-Work in the following job categories: Advertising & Marketing Analysis Architecture Back-end Development & Programming Copy & Content Data Development & Management Digital Design Digital Marketing Front-end Development Graphic Design Information Technology Management Network / Systems Project Management User Experience
About the job
Demand Planning – Business Analyst
**W2 contract* ONSITE out of Plano, TX** Target $30-32/hr
The Mobile Biz Ops Sr. Analyst is a key member of the team responsible for ensuring product availability aligns with mid/long-term forecasted demand. This role involves collaborating with Sales, Product, and Operations to generate accurate forecasts and managing demand for all product categories. The Sr. Analyst will play a pivotal role in data analysis, reporting, maximize sales and ensuring efficient supply chain management.
TOP SKILLS: data analysis, supply chain management, business acumen
Demand Planning and Management:
• Develop, analyze, and communicate demand forecasts between Mobile Biz Ops and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage mid to long-term sell-in forecasts (AP2), including buffer management and logic, based on leadership directives and consensus.
• Conduct sell-in risk and opportunity simulations based on various factors, such as COF/PO, sell-out forecast validation through promotion activity and seasonal trends.
• Analyze weekly Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) to identify demand fluctuations and inform demand shaping or cleaning.
• Propose supply allocation between accounts to maximize overall sales.
Reporting and Analysis:
• Consolidate and publish weekly AP2 reports, including week-over-week changes, risks, and financial implications.
• Manage system-based tools to extract data for channel inventory analysis and reconciliation.
• Monitor product arrival schedules and execute purchase order confirmations to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor KPIs for operational excellence, such as proposing aging depletion plans
• Project Support and Ad-Hoc Analysis:
• Assist with supply chain projects and perform ad-hoc analyses as needed, such as reporting, dashboard creation, automation, etc.
• Collaborate with team members and provide backup support/training when necessary.
Skills and Qualifications
• TOP SKILLS: data analysis, supply chain management, business acumen
• 3 years of experience in a relevant field
• Preferred degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Strong analytical, data management, and computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Office Suite
• SAP or Alteryx experience is beneficial
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to present to and collaborate with senior management
• Experience working in a multicultural business environment