Sr.Demand Planner

CORSAIR•Milpitas, CA

17d•$130,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing data-driven, high-quality analysis of demand to generate forecasts for multiple product families over 12-month time horizons. This role involves reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, performing statistical analysis of market trends, and analyzing promotional and event-related data. The Demand Planner will own forecast data, report generation, and management, proactively identifying gaps in forecasts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in supply and demand assumptions. The primary forecasting system tool will be Oracle Cloud SCM Applications. The role also contributes to managing product lifecycles, developing inventory strategies, generating New Product Introduction (NPI) forecasts, and contributing to End-of-Life (EOL) strategies. Additionally, the Demand Planner will assist in preparing reports and presentations, drive continuous improvement opportunities, and support the S&OP process by providing forecast inputs and adhering to monthly milestones. Day-to-day business transactions and reporting activities will also be supported as requested.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills, experience with large data sets and data analysis, including financial scenario analysis – must have amazing Excel skills.
Ability to articulate the rationale and calculation behind your forecast.
Self-motivated, comfortable working with ambiguity and managing complexity in a global, fast-paced organization.
Aptitude for blending quantitative and qualitative data.
Proven ability to track and manage ongoing activities within a project.
Excellent English communication skills - both verbal & written.
Experience working in cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion.
Independent self-starter who can handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience.
Minimum 8+ years of data analytics/demand planning/forecasting experience with demonstrated success.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Oracle SCM Applications, & Power BI a plus.
Computer hardware, peripherals, and gaming experience a big plus.

Responsibilities

Develop data-driven, high-quality analysis of demand to generate forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for 12-month time horizons over multiple product families.
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, develop statistical analysis of market trends, and perform promo- and event-related analysis.
Own forecast data, report generation, and management; be proactive in identifying gaps in weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts, especially as it relates to sell-through trends and channel inventory.
Demonstrate a collaborative approach while working with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in supply and demand assumptions.
Provide crucial insights into the business area and input into forecast models (e.g., market performance and recent sales trends).
Use and maintain Oracle Cloud SCM Applications as the primary forecasting system tool.
Contribute to managing product lifecycles by collaborating with cross-functional teams in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product transitions.
Generate and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) forecasts through product ideation until launch.
Contribute to EOL strategies, such as markdown strategies and/or product position strategies based on E&O.
Help prepare reports and presentations.
Be a driver of continuous improvement opportunities in processes and business results.
Work with the Demand Manager to consolidate regional plans, perform analysis, and validate regional assumptions and data accuracy.
Support the S&OP process by following key monthly milestones and providing forecast inputs.
Support day-to-day business transactions and reporting activities as requested by the group lead.