Planning Analyst

About the Role: We are looking for a Planning Analyst to join our team and support demand planning and forecasting across our products and customers. In this role, you will analyze sales history, customer forecasts, seasonality, promotions, and product trends to help maintain the right inventory levels and meet customer needs. You will work closely with Sales, Supply Planning, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to communicate changes in demand, improve forecast accuracy, and support the company’s S&OP and planning processes. What You’ll Do: Develop and maintain demand forecasts by product, customer, and sales channelAnalyze historical sales, customer forecasts, seasonality, promotions, and other demand trendsPartner with Sales and customer teams to understand forecast changes, promotional activity, new items, and customer needsMonitor forecast accuracy, bias, and variances and recommend forecast adjustmentsIdentify demand risks and opportunities that may impact inventory, service levels, or salesSupport new product introductions, phase-ins, phase-outs, and seasonal planning Partner with Supply Planning to align demand forecasts with inventory and supply requirementsSupport monthly S&OP and demand review processes by preparing forecasts, reports, and analysisMaintain accurate forecasting and planning data within ERP and demand planning systemsDevelop reports and analysis related to customer demand, sales trends, and forecast performanceSupport continuous improvement of demand planning processes, reporting, and forecasting tools What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, Analytics, or related field preferred2+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, inventory planning, or a related analytical roleExperience in a consumer products, retail, or eCommerce environment preferredUnderstanding of forecasting, seasonality, promotions, and product lifecycle planningExperience with ERP, MRP, or demand planning systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similarStrong Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysisExperience analyzing forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and variances preferredStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work effectively across multiple departments and manage changing prioritiesExperience with demand planning software implementation or optimization preferredProcess improvement experience preferred Location: Onsite-Chino, CA Salary: $65,000-$75,000 This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or additional related duties assigned based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to update this job description as needed. Nothing in this description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will employment relationship, where applicable. At GLG I Nexgrill, we’re all about bringing people together around the grill. Since 1993, we’ve been crafting quality outdoor cooking products—gas grills, charcoal grills, griddles, and more—designed to create memorable moments. With expertise in stainless steel, cast aluminum, and more, we deliver top-tier products at competitive prices. What We Offer: 100% employer-paid HMO health care plan Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Pet Insurance 401(K) Safe Harbor Plan for your future Generous paid time off for work-life balance Growth through training and development Fun, engaging work environment Privacy Notice: This website collects certain information about its users in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more details on how we handle and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy. https://nexgrill.com/pages/cpra-privacy-policy Powered by JazzHR iOwrGnldZP