Demand Analyst

Murata

Irvine (CA)

Hybrid

USD 59,000 - 86,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays

401(k) employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Murata is seeking a Customer Demand Analyst in Irvine, CA, to analyze and manage demand for assigned accounts, translating signals into actionable insights and aligning supply with forecasted needs. The role interfaces with customers and internal teams to maintain demand stability and support operational decisions.

Key responsibilities include forecasting analysis, program-level forecasting, and collaboration with Sales, Supply Planning, and Finance to optimize S&OP/IBP processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
3+ years of experience in demand planning or related roles (7+ years noted in some contexts).
Strong understanding of demand forecasting and supply chain fundamentals.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and order management platforms.
Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI/Tableau or similar visualization tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication, including customer-facing interaction.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer demand trends using historical data, forecasts, backlog, schedules, and market indicators.
Support development and maintenance of customer forecasts at product, program, and account levels.
Monitor forecast accuracy and demand variability; identify root causes of deviations.

Skills

Demand forecasting

ERP systems

Excel

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies thatprofoundly change the world around us.

Our solutions are inside more state-of-the-art products than you may imagine.

Additionally, we enable other global companies to turn their visions into reality – from mobile

communications to computers and networking, medical devices to power solutions, smart home technologies to automotive electronics. Our past innovations drive today's technology and our present innovationsare shaping tomorrow's.

Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that Murata will be a part of it.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

The Customer Demand Analyst is responsible for analyzing and managing customer demand for assigned accounts or programs to support accurate forecasting, supply alignment, and customer satisfaction.

This role serves as a key interface between customers and internal stakeholders by translating customer

demand signals, forecasts, and ERP data into actionable insights.

The analyst develops a deep understanding of customer demand behavior, customer ERP system processes, and the interaction between customer systems and the company’s order management and planning systems. The role is customer‑facing and plays a critical part in maintaining demand stability, identifying

risks, and supporting operational decision‑making.

Workplace Policy

Hybrid from Irvine, CA

What To Expect (Essential Job Responsibilities)

Customer Demand Analysis & Forecasting

Analyze customer demand trends using historical data, forecasts, backlog, schedules and market indicators.
Support the development and maintenance of customer forecast at product,program and account levels.
Monitor forecast accuracy and demand variability, identifying root causes of deviations between

forecasted and actual demand.

Identify emerging demand risks, sudden volume changes, end‑of‑life signals and ramp‑up activity,and communicate findings proactively.

Customer Programs & Account Ownership

Serve as the demand planning point of contact for assigned customer programs or accounts.
Support regular customer forecast reviews and demand alignment meetings.
Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to understand customer strategies, design cycles, and program milestones affecting demand.
Ensure customer demand assumptions and constraints are clearly documented and understood

internally.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Finance to align customer demand with supply capabilities.
Provide customer‑specific demand inputs to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
Support scenario analysis related to demand changes, capacity constraints, and supply risks.

Reporting & Communication

Prepare and maintain demand reports and dashboards showing trends, forecast accuracy, backlog, and customer order behavior.
Communicate complex demand data clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Escalate demand risks and opportunities with clear recommendations and supporting analysis

What Is Required (Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
3+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and direct professional experience (7+years) in demand planning, demand analysis, customer supply chain, or related roles.
Strong understanding of demand forecasting principles and supply chain fundamentals.
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and order management platforms.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including customer‑facing interaction.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience supporting named customer accounts or programs in a manufacturing or high‑tech environment.
Familiarity with EDI, customer forecast collaboration tools, or system‑to‑system integrations.
Experience participating in S&OP or IBP processes.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.

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