Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Business Analyst 5 Plano, TX(Fully onsite) 6 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. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting or relevant field required. • 10+ years experience required. KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS: 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 forecasting, Supply planning, PSI management, Strong hands-on excel to manage large files, critical thinking, promo analysis