Data-Driven Demand Analyst: Grow toward Planning

rgbarry; Pickerington (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Barry seeks a Demand Analyst to support the Demand & Supply Planning team through data analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The role offers growth toward a full-time Demand Planner and potential progression into planning or analytics leadership.

The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills, a curiosity about business operations, and comfort with Excel, SQL, and BI tools. A hybrid work model requires 1–2 days in Pickerington Corporate Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in demand analytics, forecasting, or business intelligence.
• Strong aptitude and interest in quantitative analysis, predictive modeling, and diagnostic analytics.
• Highly proficient in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, power queries) and at least one data visualization/reporting tool such as Tableau, Sigma, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting and dashboards using Sigma BI, SQL, Excel (Power Query), and Tableau/Sigma for demand planning and analytics.
• Support creation and review of demand forecasts by providing statistical input, trend analysis, and sales performance recaps.
• Learn and become proficient in RGB’s data availability, structure, and forecasting methodologies.
• Conduct analysis to support root-cause investigation of demand-supply imbalances, forecast inaccuracies, and missed service level targets.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in analytical tools supporting demand planners, including BI reports and forecasting tools.
• Provide analytical and operational support to supply planning, serving as support and backup to both demand and supply planning based on business needs.
• Regularly review and report forecast accuracy to identify improvement areas and drive continuous enhancements in forecast reliability.
• Support forecast roll-ups, summarizing data across levels for reporting and business reviews.
• Perform detailed analysis of customer behavior, product performance, POS trends, adoption patterns, seasonality, and returns.
• Assist in coordinating planning calendars, data submissions, and pre-season demand planning cycles.
• Attend cross-functional meetings such as Buy Meetings, Business Reviews, and Forecast Recaps to present actionable insights.

Skills

Excel proficient

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Sigma Computing

Power BI

SQL

Job description

RG Barry seeks a Demand Analyst to support the Demand & Supply Planning team through data analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The role offers growth toward a full-time Demand Planner and potential progression into planning or analytics leadership.

The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills, a curiosity about business operations, and comfort with Excel, SQL, and BI tools. A hybrid work model requires 1–2 days in Pickerington Corporate Office.