Senior CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) Analyst

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer).

So, if you want to join a “Best Place to Work” company and make the world say wow, let's talk.

The Senior CPFR Analyst plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing the collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment processes with key distribution partners and internal stakeholders. This position is responsible for ensuring alignment between demand planning, supply chain operations, and inventory management to drive efficient product availability and reduce supply chain costs. The Senior Analyst will analyze data, provide insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improve processes, forecasting accuracy, and inventory flow. This position requires high level of data management and analysis, along with strong relationship and communication skills.

If you're a proactive, data-driven professional with a passion for optimizing forecasting, improving supply chain processes, and collaborating with key partners, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team as a Senior CPFR Analyst.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborative Planning & Forecasting:

• Partnering with internal operational teams to improve forecast accuracy and risk management to support weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning cycles.

• Representing forecasts in the Sales & Operations Planning process and perform forecast accuracy analysis to identify focus areas within the product lines, including daily forecasting, order and inventory management activities.

• Analyzing & prioritizing orders to ensure strategic business goals are met.

• Supporting strategic new product launches and product transitions

2. Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze sales trends, seasonal patterns, and market conditions to create accurate demand forecasts and inventory plans.

• Create and present regular reports and performance metrics related to forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and supply chain efficiency.

• Utilize forecasting software, Excel, Power BI, and other tools to generate actionable insights and recommendations.

3. Replenishment & Inventory Management:

• Manage and optimize replenishment strategies to ensure product availability and minimize excess inventory.

• Collaborate with internal teams such as procurement, logistics, and production to maintain optimal inventory levels and support timely product deliveries.

• Managing daily operations and inventory planning to ensure target inventory levels are maintained with minimal aged inventory and minimal stock outs,

• Identify and resolve issues related to inventory discrepancies, stockouts, or excess stock in a timely manner.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment on forecast assumptions, promotions, and new product launches.

• Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners, sharing data and insights to support effective planning and forecasting.

• Drive continuous improvement in CPFR processes and help implement best practices across the supply chain organization.

5. Process Improvement & Strategy:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the CPFR & supply chain framework and lead projects to drive efficiencies and cost savings.

• Participate in the development and execution of long-term strategies for improving demand forecasting accuracy and inventory management.

• Support the implementation of new technologies and tools that enhance CPFR processes and collaboration.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred

Experience: Minimum 4-6 years of experience in supply chain management, demand planning, or CPFR roles; experience with retail or distribution partners is a plus.

Technical Skills: