Supply chain-Demand planning analyst

Harvey Nash; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst on a 12 Months Contract basis to manage weekly sales and order forecasts for CE business, coordinating with retail partners and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes CPFR execution, risk analysis, and timely updates to sales and operations planning.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in planning/forecasting, strong analytical ability, and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of planning/forecasting experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly CPFR process with national retail partner Best Buy.
• Build and communicate weekly forecasts for Sell-In and Sell-Thru.
• Ensure order management accuracy in ERP SAP.
• Identify gaps in demand/supply forecasts and resolve deltas.
• Drive weekly internal recaps for S&OP.
• Participate in daily S&OP escalations and manage supply chain risks.
• Measure channel performance and shipping metrics; present to stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams in a multicultural environment.

Skills

Forecasting

Planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent worker

Prioritization

Customer oriented

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

SAP

Job description

12 Months Contract with possibility of extension

Summary:

• The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for managing the weekly sales and order forecasts for specific segments of Client’s CE (Consumer Electronics) business. It will require strong relationship building with Client’s retail channel partners as well as sales, marketing, operations & logistics. This role will actively coordinate S&OP planning and identify risk & opportunity predicated upon the current forecasts while requiring individual work to provide analysis that is concise and actionable.
• A major responsibility will be managing the weekly CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment) process with our retail channel partners. Performance will be measured against assigned sales goals, channel inventory targets (WOS) and forecast accuracy. Finally, there will be a consistent requirement to identify macro trends and produce a weekly risk analysis all while measuring daily & weekly sales achievement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly CPFR process with National Retail Customer Best Buy
• Build and communicate the weekly forecast for both Sell In and Sell Thru units
• Ensure Order Management accuracy in ERP system - SAP
• Identify potential gaps in demand/supply forecast and resolve deltas
• Drive weekly internal recaps for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Daily involvement in managing S&OP escalations
• Manage and measure supply chain processes including channel risk and shipping performance
• Must be comfortable presenting to and promoting consensus-building internally and externally
• Must be comfortable working in a multi-cultural business environment
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Planning/Forecasting
• Strong analytical & communication skills
• Ability to work independently & manage multiple competing demands
• Customer Oriented
• Strong Judgement
• Participative & collaborates to solve problems
• Ability to work in a high-demand environment & prioritize
• Analytical, attention to detail and accuracy
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Office Suite