Sr.Demand Planner

Corsair; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Bonus

401K Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Generous paid time off and holidays

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Corsair, headquartered in Milpitas, CA, seeks an experienced data analytics and demand forecasting professional to lead multi-level forecasts and drive inventory strategies for hardware and gaming products.

You will own forecast data, perform trend analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine assumptions and improve forecast accuracy. Knowledge of Oracle SCM and Power BI is a plus; 8+ years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with large data sets and data analysis; Excel proficiency required.
• Ability to articulate the rationale and calculation behind forecasts.
• Self-motivated and able to handle ambiguity in a global, fast-paced organization.
• Aptitude for blending quantitative and qualitative data.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience; 8+ years in data analytics/forecasting.
• Experience using Oracle SCM Applications; Power BI a plus.
• Experience in computer hardware, peripherals, and gaming is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven analysis to generate forecasts at multiple aggregation levels for 12-month horizons across product families.
• Review trends, research demand drivers, and analyze promotions and events.
• Own forecast data, reports, and manage gaps in weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply and demand assumptions; provide insights for forecast models.
• Use Oracle Cloud SCM as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Contribute to inventory strategies with cross-functional teams for existing items, new products, and transitions.
• Generate and manage NPI forecasts from ideation to launch.
• Contribute to EOL strategies including markdown and product-positioning.
• Prepare reports and presentations; drive continuous process improvements.
• Work with Demand Manager to consolidate regional plans and validate data accuracy.
• Support S&OP monthly milestones and forecast inputs; assist day-to-day transactions as requested.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination of experience

Tools

Oracle SCM Applications

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

• Develop data-driven, high-quality analysis of demand in order to generate forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for 12-month time horizons over multiple product families.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, develop statistical analysis of market trends, and perform promo- and event-related analysis.
• Have ownership of forecast data, report generation, and management. Be proactive in identifying gaps in weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts, especially as it relates to sell-through trends and channel inventory.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach while working with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in supply and demand assumptions. Provide crucial insights into the area of business and input into forecast models (e.g., market performance and recent sales trends).
• Use and maintain Oracle Cloud SCM Applications as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Contribute to managing product lifecycles by collaborating with cross-functional teams in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product transitions.
• Generate and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) forecasts through product ideation until launch.
• Contribute to EOL strategies, such as markdown strategies and/or product position strategies based on E&O.
• Help prepare reports and presentations.
• Be a driver of continuous improvement opportunities in processes and business results.
• Work with the Demand Manager to consolidate regional plans, perform analysis, and validate regional assumptions and data accuracy.
• Support the S&O process by following key monthly milestones and providing forecast inputs.
• Support day-to-day business transactions and reporting activities as requested by the group lead.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong analytical skills, experience with large data sets and data analysis, including financial scenario analysis – must have amazing Excel skills.
• Ability to articulate the rationale and calculation behind your forecast.
• Self-motivated, comfortable working with ambiguity and managing complexity in a global, fast-paced organization.
• Aptitude for blending quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proven ability to track and manage ongoing activities within a project.
• Excellent English communication skills - both verbal & written.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion.
• Independent self-starter who can handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience..
• Minimum 8+ years of data analytics/demand planning/forecasting experience with demonstrated success.
• Experience using Oracle SCM Applications, & Power BI a plus.
• Computer hardware, peripherals, and gaming experience a big plus.

For roles that are based at our headquarters in Milpitas, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Salary Range $130,000–$155,000 USD

CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR), founded in 1994, is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gaming and streaming gear. With 21 different product lines, CORSAIR offers a complete range of products that help digital athletes perform at their peak and enable streaming creators to produce studio-quality content for their fans. CORSAIR has built a passionate base of loyal customers due to its gamer- and creator-centric design philosophy, commitment to high performance, and professional quality.

The company has received more than 4,000 product awards and has a footprint that reaches customers in more than 75 countries. CORSAIR also includes subsidiary brands Elgato, which provides premium studio equipment and accessories for content creators, SCUF Gaming, which builds custom-designed controllers for competitive gamers, ORIGIN PC, a builder of custom gaming and workstation desktop PCs and laptops, Drop, a community-driven company that designs and curates enthusiast keyboards and peripherals, and Fanatec, a leading manufacturer of high-end sim racing hardware.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Bonus
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Pet Insurance