Business Analyst III

Job Title: 

Business Analyst III 

Location: 

Burlingame, California 

Job Type: 

Full-time, 12-month On-Going Contract, W2 

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, Remote in PST (Hybrid preferred) 

Pay Range: 

$52.37 - $61.37 per hour  

Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future. 

Job Description:  

Key Responsibilities 

• Partner with sales account managers, category managers, data analysts, and marketing teams to drive accurate demand planning and identify growth opportunities. 

• Build and maintain bottom-up sell-through and sell-in forecasts using quantitative and qualitative data sources. 

• Forecast and track weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales performance for hardware products and accessories. 

• Analyze actual performance versus forecast and goals, identify root causes for variances, and recommend corrective actions. 

• Communicate forecast assumptions, risks, and impacts to stakeholders across the organization. 

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, dependencies, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy. 

• Collaborate with channel operations teams to support production planning and product launch decisions. 

• Create and present business reviews, performance updates, and forecasting insights to leadership. 

• Manage ad hoc analyses and support ongoing business planning initiatives. 

Requirements 

• 4+ years of demand forecasting experience supporting hardware products, consumer electronics, or related product categories. 

• 6+ years of experience in business analytics, finance, sales planning, business strategy, or a related field. 

• Experience building and managing forecasting models using multiple data sources. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and business drivers. 

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools. 

• Experience presenting recommendations and business insights to stakeholders and leadership. 

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting consumer electronics, wearables, devices, or other physical consumer products. 

• Exposure to forecasting and planning systems such as O9 or similar platforms. 

• Experience working closely with sales, channel operations, and product planning teams. 

• Strong business acumen and ability to balance quantitative analysis with strategic recommendations. 

Skills 

• Demand Forecasting & Sales Planning 

• Sell-Through & Sell-In Forecasting 

• Forecast Modeling & Data Analysis 

• Business Analytics & Performance Reporting 

• Root Cause Analysis & Trend Identification 

• Consumer Hardware / Product Forecasting 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Executive Presentations & Stakeholder Management 

• Excel, Google Sheets & PowerPoint 

• Channel Operations & Production Planning 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree preferred. 

• Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. 

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