Senior Specialist, Sales Analytics & Forecasting

Brother International Corporation; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Educational assistance program covering up to 100% of tuition

Job summary

Brother International Corporation is looking for a Senior Specialist in Business Planning in Bridgewater Township, NJ. This role will support demand, financial, and inventory planning by analyzing POS data and creating sales forecasts. The candidate should possess at least 5 years of experience in demand planning and be proficient in tools like Excel, SAP, and Tableau. The position is hybrid, allowing for remote work two days a week. Competitive salary ranges between $80,000 and $100,000 per year, complemented by comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience with S&OP processes and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze large data sets to forecast demand and track inventory levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze POS data to create forecasts for demand planning.
• Coordinate sales and operation planning with demand planning teams.
• Review budget accuracy and assist in markdown budget management.
• Act as a liaison to the parent company for marketing and operational items.
• Assist with annual, quarterly, and monthly sales budgets.

Skills

Data Analysis and Forecasting Tools

Inventory Management

Strong Communication Skills

Mathematical and Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Tableau

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Specialist, Business Planning supports demand, financial, and inventory planning by analyzing POS data, creating sales forecasts, and aligning them with GTM strategies. The role collaborates closely with demand planning, GTM, and supply chain teams to support promotional and distribution planning, manage sales budgets, monitor forecast accuracy, and provide insights to improve operational and financial alignment. It also liaises with the parent company and regional teams to ensure smooth communication on sales, supply chain, and product launch activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sales & Operation Planning Coordination
  • Analyze POS and inputs to create POS forecasts for demand planning.
  • Co‑create product category forecasts with demand planning.
  • Review GTM promotional deals, distribution plans, and translate them to demand planning.
  • Analyze and monitor channel inventory.
  • Review obsolete and slow‑moving inventory and coordinate with GTM teams.
• Inventory Support
  • Analyze BIC stock and partner with supply planning to maintain healthy inventory levels.
  • Review launch and end‑of‑life quantities to set proper production targets.
  • Collaborate with GTM teams on overstock items.
  • Set up new products with weights, dimensions, etc.
  • Assist in executing channel price lists with GTM and Pricing Teams.
• Financial Forecasting Support
  • Review operational forecast versus financial forecast.
  • Enter forecast into FP&A.
  • Assist with markdown budget management and collaborate with GTM teams for end‑of‑life activities.
• Parent Company Liaison
  • Act as liaison to the parent company for sales, marketing, supply chain, and operational items.
  • Coordinate with other Brother regions on production and launch‑related items.
• Budget Support
  • Assist with annual, quarterly, and monthly sales budgets with GTM teams.
  • Create month‑end reports on sales and profit results.
  • Report on month‑end forecast accuracy.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics; S&OP processes and collaboration with cross‑functional teams; and budget support activities.
• Software/Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of Data Analysis and Forecasting Tools such as Excel, SAP, Tableau, etc.
• Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  • Inventory management skills.
  • Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal).
  • Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Interpersonal skills to build and improve trusting relationships.
  • Ability to analyze large data sets to forecast demand, track inventory levels, and generate actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in documenting processes, maintaining records, and generating comprehensive reports.

Additional Details for This Role

The role will be hybrid. Employees may work remotely up to two days per week; assigned office days will be determined by the manager.

Base Salary

• The targeted base salary range for this position is $ 80,000–$ 100,000 per year.
• Salary is determined by education, experience, skills, and applicable market data.
• Base salary represents the entirety of on‑target earnings for this role; no additional incentives or variable pay apply.

Our Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance effective from day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, vesting immediately.
• Educational assistance program covering up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and related expenses.
• Details available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2026/guidebook/.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].