Planning Analyst

Nexgrill; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care

Dental & Vision

401(k) Safe Harbor

Paid time off

Training & development

Fun, engaging environment

Job summary

Nexgrill, a leader in outdoor cooking products, seeks a Planning Analyst to drive demand forecasting and strategic planning. You’ll analyze sales history, customer forecasts, and seasonality across channels, collaborating with Sales, Supply Planning, and Finance to optimize inventory and meet customer needs.

The role emphasizes maintaining accurate forecasting data in ERP systems, supporting monthly S&OP, and driving continuous improvement in planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or related analytics roles.
• Experience in consumer products, retail or eCommerce preferred.
• Understanding of forecasting, seasonality, promotions, and lifecycle planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience analyzing forecast accuracy and variances preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts by product, customer, and sales channel.
• Analyze historical sales, forecasts, seasonality, promotions, and trends.
• Collaborate with Sales and customer teams to understand forecast changes and needs.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and variances; propose adjustments.
• Identify demand risks and opportunities affecting inventory or service levels.
• Support new product introductions, phase-ins/phase-outs, and seasonality planning.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to align demand with inventory and supply.
• Prepare forecasts, reports, and analyses for monthly S&OP and demand reviews.
• Maintain forecasting data in ERP/demand planning systems.
• Create reports on customer demand and forecast performance.
• Support ongoing improvement of planning processes and tools.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Planning Analyst to join our team and support demand planning and forecasting across our products and customers. In this role, you will analyze sales history, customer forecasts, seasonality, promotions, and product trends to help maintain the right inventory levels and meet customer needs.

About the Role

We are looking for a Planning Analyst to join our team and support demand planning and forecasting across our products and customers. In this role, you will analyze sales history, customer forecasts, seasonality, promotions, and product trends to help maintain the right inventory levels and meet customer needs.

You will work closely with Sales, Supply Planning, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to communicate changes in demand, improve forecast accuracy, and support the company's S&OP and planning processes.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts by product, customer, and sales channel


• Analyze historical sales, customer forecasts, seasonality, promotions, and other demand trends


• Partner with Sales and customer teams to understand forecast changes, promotional activity, new items, and customer needs


• Monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and variances and recommend forecast adjustments


• Identify demand risks and opportunities that may impact inventory, service levels, or sales


• Support new product introductions, phase-ins, phase-outs, and seasonal planning


• Partner with Supply Planning to align demand forecasts with inventory and supply requirements


• Support monthly S&OP and demand review processes by preparing forecasts, reports, and analysis


• Maintain accurate forecasting and planning data within ERP and demand planning systems


• Develop reports and analysis related to customer demand, sales trends, and forecast performance


• Support continuous improvement of demand planning processes, reporting, and forecasting tools

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, Analytics, or related field preferred


• 2+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, inventory planning, or a related analytical role


• Experience in a consumer products, retail, or eCommerce environment preferred


• Understanding of forecasting, seasonality, promotions, and product lifecycle planning


• Experience with ERP, MRP, or demand planning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar


• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis


• Experience analyzing forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and variances preferred


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills


• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and manage changing priorities


• Experience with demand planning software implementation or optimization preferred


• Process improvement experience preferred

Location: Onsite-Chino, CA

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or additional related duties assigned based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to update this job description as needed. Nothing in this description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will employment relationship, where applicable.

At GLG I Nexgrill, we're all about bringing people together around the grill. Since 1993, we've been crafting quality outdoor cooking products, gas grills, charcoal grills, griddles, and more, designed to create memorable moments. With expertise in stainless steel, cast aluminum, and more, we deliver top-tier products at competitive prices.

What We Offer

• 100% employer-paid HMO health care plan


• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Pet Insurance


• 401(K) Safe Harbor Plan for your future


• Generous paid time off for work-life balance


• Growth through training and development


• Fun, engaging work environment

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