Job Title:
Business Analyst III
Location:
Burlingame, California
Job Type:
Full-time, 12-month On-Going Contract, W2
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Remote in PST (Hybrid preferred)
Pay Range:
$52.37 – $61.37 per hour
Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with sales account managers, category managers, data analysts, and marketing teams to drive accurate demand planning and identify growth opportunities.
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Build and maintain bottom-up sell-through and sell-in forecasts using quantitative and qualitative data sources.
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Forecast and track weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales performance for hardware products and accessories.
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Analyze actual performance versus forecast and goals, identify root causes for variances, and recommend corrective actions.
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Communicate forecast assumptions, risks, and impacts to stakeholders across the organization.
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Analyze large datasets to identify trends, dependencies, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.
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Collaborate with channel operations teams to support production planning and product launch decisions.
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Create and present business reviews, performance updates, and forecasting insights to leadership.
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Manage ad hoc analyses and support ongoing business planning initiatives.
Requirements
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4+ years of demand forecasting experience supporting hardware products, consumer electronics, or related product categories.
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6+ years of experience in business analytics, finance, sales planning, business strategy, or a related field.
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Experience building and managing forecasting models using multiple data sources.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and business drivers.
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools.
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Experience presenting recommendations and business insights to stakeholders and leadership.
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting consumer electronics, wearables, devices, or other physical consumer products.
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Exposure to forecasting and planning systems such as O9 or similar platforms.
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Experience working closely with sales, channel operations, and product planning teams.
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Strong business acumen and ability to balance quantitative analysis with strategic recommendations.
Skills
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Demand Forecasting & Sales Planning
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Sell-Through & Sell-In Forecasting
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Forecast Modeling & Data Analysis
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Business Analytics & Performance Reporting
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Root Cause Analysis & Trend Identification
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Consumer Hardware / Product Forecasting
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Executive Presentations & Stakeholder Management
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Excel, Google Sheets & PowerPoint
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Channel Operations & Production Planning
Education
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Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
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