Strategic Sales Operations & Forecasting Analyst

RevOps Report; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sales and Inventory Analyst to forecast, set up customer portals, analyze sales and product data, and support the sales team in a fast-paced CPG environment.

You will work cross-functionally with operations and finance, maintain KPI reporting, and help optimize profitability and inventory accuracy. This in-office role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong command of Excel and ERP/BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in sales operations, forecasting, or analytics in a CPG or retail environment.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with a deep understanding of inventory dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling); experience with ERP systems and BI tools a plus.
• Familiarity with customer portals and retail compliance systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability and a focus on contributing to the bottom line.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Forecasting Support: Collaborate with sales staff to gather, validate, and consolidate product forecasts.
• Sales & Forecasting Support: Analyze sales trends and inventory levels to support demand planning and replenishment.
• Sales & Forecasting Support: Monitor customer chargebacks and deductions; forecast and report on trends to help minimize impact.
• Sales & Forecasting Support: Create and maintain accurate sales and product performance reports using advanced Excel tools and other software.
• Customer Portal & Account Setup: Set up and maintain customer portals, ensuring smooth access and integration for sales activities.
• Customer Portal & Account Setup: Support the onboarding and setup of new customer accounts, ensuring all necessary data and compliance documentation is complete.
• Operational & Financial Analysis: Provide insights that drive profitability and cost efficiencies across sales channels.
• Operational & Financial Analysis: Work closely with operations and finance teams to reconcile forecasts with inventory and financial goals.
• Operational & Financial Analysis: Analyze the financial impact of sales strategies and promotional activities.
• Reporting & Data Management: Develop and distribute regular reporting on KPIs, sales performance, and product trends.
• Reporting & Data Management: Maintain clean and organized data across internal systems, ensuring accuracy for strategic decision-making.
• Administrative & Sales Team Support: Assist sales staff with administrative tasks, including order tracking, documentation, meeting prep, and follow-ups.
• Administrative & Sales Team Support: Serve as a liaison between sales, operations, finance, and logistics teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Administrative & Sales Team Support: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

Sales analytics

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Inaba Foods (USA) Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Sales and Inventory Analyst to forecast, set up customer portals, analyze sales and product data, and support the sales team in a fast-paced CPG environment.

You will work cross-functionally with operations and finance, maintain KPI reporting, and help optimize profitability and inventory accuracy. This in-office role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong command of Excel and ERP/BI tools.