Business Analyst - Demand Forecasting for VR Hardware

Overview

Aditi Consulting seeks a Business Analyst to take charge of demand forecasting for VR headset and related wearable products. This role focuses on creating sell-through and sell-in projections and collaborating across sales and channel teams to deliver actionable insights to leadership. The position suits individuals who enjoy applying data-driven strategies in the consumer hardware space.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales account managers, category managers, data analysts, and marketing teams to enhance demand planning and uncover growth opportunities through robust forecasting models.
• Develop comprehensive sell-through and sell-in forecasts using a blend of quantitative and qualitative data inputs, regularly presenting results to business leaders.
• Forecast and monitor sales metrics on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual timelines for flagship and accessory hardware products in AR/VR.
• Analyze actual sales versus forecasts and targets, identifying root causes for deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Communicate forecast assumptions and the effects of strategic initiatives to stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement of forecasting accuracy by dissecting large datasets to detect patterns, dependencies, and potential trends for future outlooks.
• Partner with Channel Operations to influence production schedules and product launch decisions.
• Present forecast outcomes and insights at reviews with senior business leaders.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum four years' experience forecasting demand for hardware products, including accessories.
• At least six years of professional experience in business strategy, finance, analytics, or sales planning.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite tools.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to engage directly with data and forecasting tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $50 to $55 per hour, with eligibility for overtime pay at one and a half times the base rate for hours beyond 40 per week or as prescribed by law. Full-time employees can access a variety of benefit options including medical, dental, vision coverage, health savings accounts, paid time off, bereavement leave, 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter and dependent care flexible spending accounts, accident and critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, work travel reimbursements, and potential performance bonuses. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursements are provided following applicable laws.

Additional Information

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