Sales Planning & Analytics Analyst
Core
Support Sales and Growth Channels Inventory/Planning teams in forecasting, order fulfillment, and planning for Mattel's toy and family entertainment products.
Role type
Sales Planning and Analytics Analyst (Growth Channel)
Builds
Item-level POS projections, inventory projections, and order recommendations for retail and e-commerce partners.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Toys & Family Entertainment
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Demand forecasting, data analysis, Excel (Power User), SQL (implied by data blending), statistical modeling, root cause analysis, process improvement
Preferred skills
Anaplan, CPG experience, retailer-facing experience, inventory management
Technologies
Anaplan, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Analyze sales trends to improve POS and inventory projections; determine forecasting models based on consumption history and marketing programs; create sound POS projections considering seasonality and promotions; measure forecast accuracy and share data with cross-functional teams; lead collaborative forecasting meetings with Customers Planners and Inventory Analysts; execute process improvements to drive efficiencies.
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience required)
