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Sony Electronics · 5 hours ago

Senior CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) Analyst

Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $100K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Partnering with internal operational teams to improve forecast accuracy and risk management to support weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning cycles.

Representing forecasts in the Sales & Operations Planning process and perform forecast accuracy analysis to identify focus areas within the product lines, including daily forecasting, order and inventory management activities.

Analyzing & prioritizing orders to ensure strategic business goals are met.

Supporting strategic new product launches and product transitions.

Analyze sales trends, seasonal patterns, and market conditions to create accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans.

Create and present regular reports and performance metrics related to forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and supply chain efficiency.

Utilize forecasting software, Excel, Power BI, and other tools to generate actionable insights and recommendations.

Manage and optimize replenishment strategies to ensure product availability and minimize excess inventory.

Collaborate with internal teams such as procurement, logistics, and production to maintain optimal inventory levels and support timely product deliveries.

Managing daily operations and inventory planning to ensure target inventory levels are maintained with minimal aged inventory and minimal stock outs,

Identify and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies, stockouts, or excess stock in a timely manner.

Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment on forecast assumptions, promotions, and new product launches.

Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners, sharing data and insights to support effective planning and forecasting.

Drive continuous improvement in CPFR processes and help implement best practices across the supply chain organization.

Identify opportunities for process improvements within the CPFR & supply chain framework and lead projects to drive efficiencies and cost savings.

Participate in the development and execution of long-term strategies for improving demand forecasting accuracy and inventory management.

Support the implementation of new technologies and tools that enhance CPFR processes and collaboration.

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Minimum 4-6 years of experience in supply chain management, demand planning, or CPFR roles

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level)

Strong analytical skills and experience working with large data sets to generate insights

Excellent communication and presentation skills for collaborating with internal teams and external partners

A proven ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis to draw conclusion and to make data driven recommendations that are concise and actionable

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and actionable recommendations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities