Business Analyst III

Job Title Business Analyst III Location: Burlingame, California Job Type Full-time, 12-month On-Going Contract, W2 Schedule Monday – Friday, Remote in PST (Hybrid preferred) Pay Range $52.37 - $61.37 per hour Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future. Job Description Key Responsibilities • Partner with sales account managers, category managers, data analysts, and marketing teams to drive accurate demand planning and identify growth opportunities. • Build and maintain bottom-up sell-through and sell-in forecasts using quantitative and qualitative data sources. • Forecast and track weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales performance for hardware products and accessories. • Analyze actual performance versus forecast and goals, identify root causes for variances, and recommend corrective actions. • Communicate forecast assumptions, risks, and impacts to stakeholders across the organization. • Analyze large datasets to identify trends, dependencies, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy. • Collaborate with channel operations teams to support production planning and product launch decisions. • Create and present business reviews, performance updates, and forecasting insights to leadership. • Manage ad hoc analyses and support ongoing business planning initiatives. Requirements • 4+ years of demand forecasting experience supporting hardware products, consumer electronics, or related product categories. • 6+ years of experience in business analytics, finance, sales planning, business strategy, or a related field. • Experience building and managing forecasting models using multiple data sources. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and business drivers. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools. • Experience presenting recommendations and business insights to stakeholders and leadership. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting consumer electronics, wearables, devices, or other physical consumer products. • Exposure to forecasting and planning systems such as O9 or similar platforms. • Experience working closely with sales, channel operations, and product planning teams. • Strong business acumen and ability to balance quantitative analysis with strategic recommendations. Skills • Demand Forecasting & Sales Planning • Sell-Through & Sell-In Forecasting • Forecast Modeling & Data Analysis • Business Analytics & Performance Reporting • Root Cause Analysis & Trend Identification • Consumer Hardware / Product Forecasting • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Executive Presentations & Stakeholder Management • Excel, Google Sheets & PowerPoint • Channel Operations & Production Planning Education • Bachelor's degree preferred. • Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. #INDOEM