Customer Business Analyst (Sales Planning Analyst)

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • Data Analyst • $77,500 PA - $124,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Customer Business Analyst (Sales Planning Analyst) at Nintendo of America analyzes sales data, develops forecasts, and communicates insights to optimize sales plans and retail replenishment. This role involves partnering with stakeholders, utilizing retailer-specific software and market data, preparing sales analyses, and proactively identifying business opportunities. Responsibilities include managing sell-through forecasts, collaborating across departments, creating presentations for executive audiences, and continuously improving forecasting processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with forecasting methodologies, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Must have:
  • 3-5 years of experience in data analytics or forecasting
  • Excellent analytical & forecasting skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Data synthesis from multiple sources
  • Sales analysis and reporting
Good to have:
  • Tableau and SQL proficiency
  • Demantra experience
  • Retailer vendor web portal experience (Retail Link, Partners-On-Line)
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off)
  • Potential for semi-annual discretionary performance bonus

Job Details


Nintendo of America Inc.
   

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

  

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at . 

  

Team Summary: Within the Business Analytics & Planning (BAP) Department, the Retail Insights team is responsible for forecasting and general analysis of Nintendo of America key retail accounts such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, etc. with a focus on physical retail including consoles, accessories, and first party games.  

  

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • Analytical expert that performs sales analysis, develops forecasts, and communicates insights to help optimize sales plans and retail replenishment for new product launches, sales opportunities and supply recommendations across all accounts/products.
  • Partners with stakeholders to develop and execute analysis, utilizing retailer-specific software, market share data, and sell-through data.
  • Prepares sales analysis for assigned accounts and stays up to date on current industry trends and market activity.
  • Proactively surface business opportunities to stakeholders and provides insights and analysis in support of NOA business objectives.
  • Collaborates across multiple departments and stakeholders to understand business goals, develop reports and dashboards, and provide valuable insights to decision makers.
  • Actively manages sell-thru forecasts and models for use in downstream processes including retail replenishment planning and purchasing decisions.
  • Incorporates relevant information to provide the "bottom-up" perspective including insights related to individual retailers and SKUs.
  • Forecasts and analyzes promotional lift for individual retail activities and actively collaborates with internal partners.
  • Creates sell-thru forecasts for new product launches including analysis of comparable products, customer share trends and presell data.
  • Provides supporting data and prepares presentations to communicate insights to an executive audience.
  • Initiates continuous improvements of forecasting process including model updates, process change and incorporation of new data elements.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in data analytics, forecasting/planning or a comparable analytical role, with a strong understanding of forecasting methodology, market dynamics and consumer trends.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with demonstrated abilities in forecasting, understanding statistical models and synthesizing data from multiple sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate and synthesize information from multiple data sources.
  • Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. 
  • Proficiency in Tableau and SQL preferred.
  • Demantra experience is a plus.
  • Retailer vendor web portal experience is a plus (e.g., Retail Link and/or Partners-On-Line).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Sales Operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
  
This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.
  
 
This position includes a base salary range of $77,500 - $124,000 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our  for more benefits information. 
 
  
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JOB DATE: January 10, 2025

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