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Patagonia · 3 weeks ago

Senior Business Analyst, Demand Planning

Ventura, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $165K/yr

6+ years exp

Patagonia is a company focused on environmental sustainability, and they are seeking a Senior Business Analyst for Demand Planning. In this role, you will serve as a crucial link between business and technology, driving initiatives to enhance planning capabilities and ensuring efficient systems that support decision-making across global channels.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceOutdoorsRetailSporting GoodsSports

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead discovery and documentation efforts to understand the evolving needs of Global and Regional Planning teams across merchandise financial planning, assortment planning, and demand planning

Translate planning requirements into scalable, supportable system solutions by serving as a strategic liaison between business stakeholders and Technology teams

Maintain deep functional knowledge of planning systems across all channels, ensuring alignment with business processes and user needs

Partner with the Technical Product Manager to prioritize initiatives and drive successful solution implementation

Define and uphold business analysis standards, including documentation frameworks, process mapping, and use case development

Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Dealer Services, and Customer teams to assess business impact and design optimized workflows

Manage testing activities including creation and execution of user acceptance and regression test plans to ensure solutions meet business goals and quality standards

Oversee change management efforts including stakeholder communication, training, and adoption measurement

Work with the Data & Analytics team to manage integration requirements, validate data flows, and troubleshoot issues

Act as a subject matter expert for escalated support issues, supporting legacy planning system, resolving complex data errors and system disruptions within the planning domain

Monitor system performance and recommend strategic improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and user experience

Qualification

Demand planning processesD365 F&OBusiness analysisAgile developmentData analysis toolsProject managementAnalyticalCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

6+ years of experience in business analysis, product/project management, or a related role – with a track record of translating business needs into technical requirements and driving successful outcomes

Familiarity with planning systems and tools such as D365 F&O, Merchandise Financial Planning, and Assortment Planning

Proven ability to manage projects or lead initiatives, including coordinating stakeholders and driving outcomes in complex environments

Experience acting as an SME or leading functional workstreams during system implementations or major process changes

Proficiency with key business analysis tools and software (e.g., process mapping, requirements management, data analysis tools – specific tools/technologies TBD)

Hands-on experience working in Agile development teams and familiarity with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum), collaborating closely with developers and product managers

Demonstrated experience in supply chain operations, merchandise planning, or inventory management, with a strong understanding of cross-functional collaboration between planning, sourcing, and fulfillment teams

Preferred

Exposure to demand planning processes (forecasting, planning methodologies) and collaboration with planning teams

Experience in the apparel, retail, or consumer goods industry is a plus, especially in environments that balance purpose and profit

Professional certifications in business analysis or project management (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP) are a plus

Company

Patagonia

Glassdoor4.2

Our values reflect those of a business started by a band of climbers and surfers, and the minimalist style they promoted.

Founded in 1973

Ventura, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://patagonia.com

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