Sr Account Planner - Sales Planning & Analysis

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.

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Job Summary: This role is part of the Sales Planning & Analysis (SPA) department at Nintendo of America (NOA) and supports revenue generation by enabling effective order management, sell-in forecasting, and replenishment for NOA's key accounts. The position partners closely with internal sales teams and retailers to both sustain current revenue and drive incremental growth, requiring strong analytical capability, data-driven storytelling, and trusted retailer relationships. Manages sell-in (sales) activities for assigned retail/distributor accounts (NOA, NOCL, NLA, and subsidiaries), while providing guidance and training to other team members, including modeling leadership, teamwork, professionalism, and communication.

Description of Duties:

• Serves as the primary owner of product order management, demand forecasting, inventory planning (launch and replenishment), and supply chain execution, partnering closely with Key Accounts and internal/external stakeholders to drive strategy alignment and flawless execution.
• Analyzes and manages large amounts of complex data, delivering key insights and solutions to drive revenue and meet company strategies.
• Develops and executes product sell-in and sales planning strategies, serving as an expert contributor in defining objectives, recommendations, and alignment with company goals and customer expectations.
• Manages account-level launch and replenishment activities.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of sell-in and sell-thru dynamics, partnering closely with Business Analysis & Planning (BAP) to support product planning and forecasting.
• Acts as a liaison with Supply Chain Operations and internal partners to align demand plans and support retailer execution priorities (e.g., launch shipment and production timing), in partnership with Sales Planning & Analysis (SPA) leadership.
• Leads team in holiday planning preparations ensuring systems, data sets, and other executional activities are in place to meet company objectives.
• Leads weekly team meetings and participates in management meetings as needed.
• Leads continuous improvement and value-add initiatives through cross-functional collaboration with distributor and internal NOA teams, providing data-driven analysis and recommendations to management.
• Leverages subject-matter expertise to enhance forecasting tools and processes, ensuring KPI compliance and contributing to the development and implementation of new metrics.
• Develops and delivers clear, insights and performance reporting to management and stakeholders, explaining variances to plan and highlighting key assumptions, risks, and opportunities through effective presentations.
• Responsible for delivering training and preparing onboarding for new employees of the Account Management team.

• Five or more years of related experience.
• Understanding of sales operations, sales management, and retailers.
• Strong PC skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and advanced Excel user
• Clear communicator who enjoys collaboration in small teams.
• Undergraduate degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Oracle (EBS) order management and Demantra experience preferred
• Retailer vendor web portal experience a plus (e.g., Retail Link and/or Partner's-On-Line)

This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Pay Range:

$105,300-$168,500 USD

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At Nintendo, we're looking for people who support one another, stay curious, and bring thoughtful creativity to their work. You don't need to match every requirement perfectly, what matters most is your ability to learn, adapt, and collaborate. We value teammates who communicate openly, ask questions, and take initiative to move ideas forward. If you bring care to your craft and a desire to make a positive impact, you'll find a place here. Come join us and create smiles through unique entertainment experiences.

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