Senior Sales Planning Analyst (Bilingual Japanese / English)

Job Description

Job Description

Daikin Comfort Technologies Mfg LP is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Sr. Sales Planning Analyst position located in Waller, TX. The Sales Planning Analyst is responsible for the collection, analysis, and reporting of sales related data in an on-going effort to increase overall sales productivity. Collect relevant internal. external sales data and economic conditions by channel and region in order to accurately forecast sales. Develop and track key performance indictors considered instrumental in enhancing of business understanding and to improve decision-making. The Sales Planning Analyst will create both standardized & custom reports, conduct quantitative product & sales analysis; provide support other assistance as necessary assessing future needs and data integrity. Develop standardized tools, methodologies and business processes to improve operational efficiency.

May include :

• Create aggregate monthly sales forecast by model for assigned product class
• Prepare monthly inventory plan by model for assigned product class
• Forecast sales demand by product class and SKU
• Prepare monthly inventory plan by SKU
• Prepare and compile sales / margin reports related to assigned product class or requested business unit data
• Maintain distribution warehouse inventory levels based on established lead times while managing within approved budget
• Maintain working relationships with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and ensure smooth product flow to the customer
• Manage phase-in and phase-out of new product introductions and transitions
• Analyze large amounts of sales and inventory data to make proficient production decisions at the SKU level
• Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources
• Communicate across all business disciplines both verbally and written
• Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary
• Gather, compile and analyze data from various sources, including offsite sales personnel in the field
• Assist in annual planning and preparation of tools
• Create / maintain sales / margin reports that assist key sales management personnel throughout business unit
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs

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Bilingual Japanese / English : REQUIRED

People Management : No

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Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV / AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.