Demand Analyst

Murata Electronics; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Talent Development program

Job summary

Murata Electronics in Irvine, CA is seeking a Demand Analyst to analyze customer demand, forecast accurately, and align supply. You will translate ERP data into actionable insights and work with cross-functional teams to maintain demand stability.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong forecasting knowledge, and ERP proficiency. Hybrid work from Irvine, CA is offered with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of demand planning or related experience; exceptional candidates may have up to 10 years.
• Strong understanding of forecasting principles and supply chain fundamentals.
• Experience with ERP systems and order management platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand trends using historical data, forecasts, backlog, and market indicators.
• Develop and maintain customer forecasts at product, program, and account levels.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify root causes of deviations.
• Identify demand risks and communicate findings with clear recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Demand Analyst

Location: Irvine, CA, US, 104175

For 80 years, Murata Electronics has been a tireless innovator, committed to developing technologies that profoundly 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 innovations are 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 customerfacing and plays a critical part in maintaining demand stability, identifying risks, and supporting operational decisionmaking.

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 forecasts 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, endoflife signals, and rampup 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.

Miscellaneous Job Responsibilities

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics and Finance to align customer demand with supply capabilities.
• Provide customerspecific 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 nontechnical 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.
• 3-5 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and direct professional experience (7-10 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 problemsolving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including customerfacing interaction.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

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

Other

Minimum Salary: $58,605

Maximum Salary: $85,929

Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
• 401(k) employer match on retirement planning.
• Hybrid working schedule for eligible positions.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs.
• Flexible and health spending accounts.
• Talent Development program.

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