Sr. Specialist, Demand Forecast Planning

Position Summary

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

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Role and Responsibilities

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and analytical mid/long-term sales forecasting planner to join our team in the mobile industry. This role is responsible for developing accurate sales forecasts to support business decisions, ensuring alignment with promotion plans, trend analysis, and sales targets. The ideal candidate will combine data analytics, supply management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize sales performance and inventory management. This role requires occasional work outside of standard business hours to support the weekly system loading process.

Role & Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting & Analytics: Develop data-driven sales forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and promotional impact analyses.
• Promotion Plan Integration: Work closely with marketing and sales teams to incorporate upcoming promotional campaigns into sales planning models.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and avoid stockouts or excess inventory.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product, category, and sales teams to align demand forecasts with business objectives and market dynamics.
• Reporting & Performance Tracking: Generate reports detailing forecast accuracy, sales performance comparing target, and promotional impact; continuously refine forecasting methods.
• Promotion analysis: Utilize historical database to improve prediction forecast accuracy and efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Data Science, Analytic or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in planning, forecasting, or supply chain in the mobile or technology industry.
• Experience with advanced statistical analysis and data management tool such as Alteryx, SQL, Python or similar tools and data visualization skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing market conditions and business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with large datasets, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.

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Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.  In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

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