Business Analyst 5 (Supply Chain planner) Plano, TX (Hybrid, 4 days onsite, 1 WFH/remote) 12 Months Summary: • The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director. Job Responsibilities: • Review and approve contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements. • Approve project and work breakdown structures. • Review and approve the documentation of business processes. • Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets. • Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions. • Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, client and sub-consultant representatives regarding future proposals. • Prepare sub-agreements and review and input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contact compliance. Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time. • Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. • Expert ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed. • Expert ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. • Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus. KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS: • The individual is expected to be hands-on to prepare Sales forecasting, product mix, risk/opportunity analysis and to evaluate Ecommerce sales drivers (Traffic, conversion rate), impact of promotions on different sales platforms, and creating what-if scenarios to achieve business goals. The role also requires building PSI at sku level for assigned categories and work with category team to align on the forecast and work with central PM and SCM teams to align on supply plan and inventory management. A successful candidate is highly analytical with critical thinking skills and business savvy, be adaptive and able to work cross functionally to influence sales and operations teams working towards a common goal in a highly matrixed, fast pacing organization. The position is located in Plano, TX. Essentials/Duties and Responsibilities • Hands-on to build Sales forecasting using several variables (Traffic, Seasonality, multiple promos etc.) • Develop weekly/monthly/quarterly sales forecast for quantity, sales price and revenue and track Achievement rate KPIs • Promotional analysis to develop forecasts, and average sales price • Own and build PSI at sku level for sellout, sellin, shipment and delivery along with inventory view each week • Upload forecasts into SCM systems accurately each week • Develop long term forecast and NPI forecasts and upload into SCM system • Track inventory arrival and movement to warehouse • Manage aging, confirm SOP and manage all part of supply chain for assigned category • Deep understanding of Mobile business • Lead category calls and get alignment on sales forecast, demand and inventory plan • Work with Category Management, Finance, supply chain, business operations and logistics team to deliver monthly revenue Background/Experience • 6+ years of experience in Ecommerce business planning, supply chain management, category management and/or data and analytics-intensive role with an emphasis on Quantitative analytics • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics or in math/analytics/engineering is required • MBA would be a plus • Hands-on with advanced excel with attention to detail to integrate complex data to build forecasting and to perform analysis • Experience of working with a large national retailer or carrier for consumer electronics would be a plus • Experience of handling PSI for Mobile business will be a plus • Knowledge of ML/AI models for forecasting, pricing and promotional analytics for business analytics will be a plus • Creative thinker with excellent business acumen, analytical skills and experience with statistical modeling • High level of confidence, integrity, enthusiasm, executive presence that fits a fast-paced, energetic and proactive organization • Adaptability, using advanced preparation to quickly pivot throughout the week • Exceptional presentation skills with good Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities • Experience of working with Consumer Electronics and/or National Retail is strongly preferred Top skills: • Supply Chain Management, Strong hands-on advanced excel, Promotion Analysis and Business planning