Senior Sales Planning Analyst

About the role

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking a professional individual for the Sales Planning Manager position within the Sales Planning organization at the Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller, Texas. The Sales Planning Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting sales‑related data to increase overall sales productivity, forecasting sales, developing and tracking key performance indicators, creating standardized and custom reports, and improving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create aggregate monthly sales forecast by model for assigned product class.
• Prepare monthly inventory plan by model for assigned product class.
• Forecast sales demand by product class and SKU.
• Prepare monthly inventory plan by SKU.
• Prepare and compile sales/margin reports related to assigned product class or requested business unit data.
• Maintain distribution warehouse inventory levels based on established lead times while managing within approved budget.
• Maintain working relationships with cross‑functional teams to optimize efficiency and ensure smooth product flow to the customer.
• Manage phase‑in and phase‑out of new product introductions and transitions.
• Analyze large amounts of sales and inventory data to make proficient production decisions at the SKU level.
• Collect business intelligence data from industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.
• Communicate across all business disciplines both verbally and in writing.
• Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
• Gather, compile, and analyze data from various sources, including off‑site sales personnel in the field.
• Assist in annual planning and preparation of tools.
• Create/maintain sales/margin reports that assist key sales management personnel throughout the business unit.
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in quantitative business analysis, forecasting & production planning, finance & cost accounting.
• APICS certification and/or CPA a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer‑sponsored work authorization.

Skills

• Working knowledge of finance‑cost accounting, forecasting, and planning methodologies.
• Ability to build and maintain complex computer applications and programs for analysis, data organization, and reporting.
• Knowledge of relational databases, stored procedures, SQL, Excel, VBA, Access, MapInfo, CRM, ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and Access skills; ability to perform regression, forecasting, and probability modeling.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including with C‑level executives.
• Customer focus, sales, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Good judgment, decision‑making, work ethic, and integrity.

Benefits

• Benefits effective on day one for all full‑time direct hires.
• Training programs to develop new skills.
• Growth opportunities within a global company backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd., employing over 60,000 people worldwide.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.