Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning (based in Bentonville, Arkansas)

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

Studio Distribution Services (“SDS”) is the premier sales and distribution partner for the home entertainment industry, handling new release and library content of both film and television for a wide range of famous labels, including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Focus Features, HBO, DreamWorks Animation and Illumination Entertainment.

SDS is strategically aligned with Conectiv Supply Chain Solutions (“Conectiv”), the global supply chain and logistics leader in manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution solutions across entertainment, media and consumer markets. With Conectiv, SDS benefits from expanded supply chain capabilities, operational expertise, and a global network supporting growth and innovation in media distribution.

A trusted steward for a variety of content partners and retail accounts, we lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and bold innovation, anchored by data-driven strategy. SDS believes in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and we embrace diverse backgrounds and creative thinking. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SDS also has sales offices in Bentonville, AR, and Toronto, Canada.

The annual salary is $75,000 - $85,000.

ROLE SUMMARY:
The Sr. Analyst, Demand Planning, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, supports a cross-functional planning team in executing day-to-day forecasting, reporting, and administrative functions. The analyst will work closely with other team planners and supply chain leadership to ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency across the demand planning cycle.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Management & Reporting

•        Maintain and update demand planning databases, spreadsheets, and ERP/planning system inputs on a daily and weekly basis

•         Generate standard and ad hoc reports for senior planners and leadership, including weekly sales actuals, forecast variance, and inventory status

•         Audit data feeds from retail partners, internal systems, and third-party sources for accuracy and completeness

•         Analyze customer new release inventory versus demand to highlight gaps, excess exposure, and potential service risks

•         Prepare weekly dry goods reporting and analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and changes in supply or demand trends

•         Distribute recurring reporting packages to cross-functional stakeholders on schedule

Planning Support

•         Reconcile new release and replenishment demand inputs from studio partners to ensure alignment with internal planning assumptions and customer requirements

•         Reconcile new release and promotional distribution plans across systems, partners, and internal planning files

•         Assist demand planners in preparing and maintaining statistical baseline forecasts

•         Complete ad hoc analytical projects, research, data pulls, and special projects to support demand planning, customer planning, and supply chain leadership needs

•         Coordinate promotional initial ship planning and support ongoing reforecasting based on sales performance, inventory position, and customer demand signals

•         Support weekly S&OP cycle by organizing inputs, updating templates, and preparing meeting materials

•         Track and document forecast adjustments, promotional calendars, and newly added events.

•         Support open-to-buy analysis by reviewing demand, inventory, returns, and sales expectations to inform planning decisions

•         Coordinate with sales, marketing, and supply planning teams to gather demand signals and communicate plan changes

•         Conduct post-mortem analysis on promotional and new release performance to capture learnings and improve future planning accuracy

Administrative & Process Support

•         Manage and organize shared planning files, SharePoint/Teams folders, and version control for planning documents

•         Schedule and coordinate recurring planning meetings; capture and distribute meeting notes and action items

•         Support onboarding of new planning tools or process improvements by documenting procedures and creating user guides

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

•         2+ years of relevant experience

•         Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

•         Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas)

•         Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

•         Effective written and verbal communication skills

•         Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred

•         Internship or co-op experience in supply chain, retail buying, or operations

•         Exposure to ERP or planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, or similar)

•         Familiarity with Walmart Retail Link, Amazon Vendor Central, and other supplier portals

•         Basic knowledge of demand planning and statistical forecasting concepts

•         Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools

CORE COMPETENCIES:

•         Analytical thinking - comfortable working with large data sets and identifying discrepancies

•         Intellectual curiosity - eager to learn planning processes and supply chain fundamentals

•         Collaboration - works well within a team structure, takes direction, and escalates issues appropriately

•         Reliability - follows through on commitments and meets recurring deadlines consistently

•         Adaptability - adjusts to shifting priorities in a dynamic retail environment

Notice:

Studio Distribution Services’ policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Studio Distribution Services will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.