Forecast & Strategic Planning Analyst

Nintendo of America

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.

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 https://www.nintendo.com/. 

SUMMARY:

This role is part of the Revenue Planning & Operations department at Nintendo of America (NOA) and supports forecasting for physical videogame products including hardware, software, and accessories in the US, which directly contribute to inventory decisions and financial projections.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Aggregates, cleans, and generates insights from various trends and data streams that inform relevant and timely forecasting information for future demand and product needs.
• Provides research and support on the forecasting of historical, projected, and current customer, inventory, and sales trends.
• Generates regular and ad-hoc reporting for various internal and external partners.
• Promotes continuous improvement of forecasting processes and procedures to provide accurate and timely data.
• Collaborates with cross-functional groups to provide valuable insights that lead to improved outcomes for both.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years in forecasting/planning or comparable analytical role, with a strong understanding of supply chain, forecasting methodology and inventory management practices. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and synthesize information from multiple data sources.
• Excellent analytical skills, with demonstrated abilities in forecasting, understanding statistical models and synthesizing data from multiple sources.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Functional knowledge of data visualization tools (i.e. Tableau)
• Familiarity with relational data sets (SQL, Python, etc. experience a plus)

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.