Title: Business Analyst

Schedule: Hybrid, Onsite Mon-Thurs, WFH Friday

Location: Plano, TX, USA

Mobile Biz Ops – Business Analyst 3

Job Description:

Position Summary

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.

Role and Responsibilities

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

• 3 years of experience in a relevant field

• Preferred degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

• Strong analytical, data management, and computer skills

o Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Office Suite

o 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