Sales Planning & Forecasting Analyst (6 month Temp + Benefits)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Complete various transactions in SAP and Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Create, maintain and update internal reports and dashboards used by leadership and cross-functional teams for supply and demand tracking, forecasting, tracking KPIs, and business decision-making
• Provide availability and future supply advice to Sales Ops team and Sales team
• Review, adjust and process (final processing) of Internal Purchase orders with a high level of accuracy
• Analyze and allocate supply to Sales orders, with consideration for contractual obligations
• Review weekly demand and sales forecasting in collaboration with the Sales and Planning teams; consolidate and present key insights to executives to support decision-making, resource planning, and revenue tracking
• Collaborate with Sales, Planning, Factory Order Fulfillment and other key departments to prioritize, reconcile and re-allocate supply in shortage situations; consider customer obligations, terms, potential penalties and aged-inventory situations when making tactical decisions

Requirements

• 3-4 years planning and order fulfillment of tangible products
• Advanced skills with MS Suite applications (especially Excel required)
• Hands on experience with SAP and CRM systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Affinity and passion for managing large data sets, demonstrated proficiency with statistics
• Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently/proactively manage cross-functional issues and execute solutions
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to assess multiple tasks, prioritize and develop a plan to execute

Nice to Have

• Power BI experience is a plus, not required
• BA/BS degree preferred but not required

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred but not required

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• Fully comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid sick time off and holidays off