Senior Analyst, Inventory Enablement and Optimization

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Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

 

About the team

We’re seeking a Sr. Analyst, Ads Forecasting Automation to join our team of talented forecasting & yield specialists that are working to maximize profitable revenue and provide best-in-class support for our platform business. This role will require strong analytical skills and a bias for action in a rapidly-changing, growing environment.

 

About the role

This position will report to the Director of Ad Forecasting & Inventory Analytics, as part of the larger Revenue Operations organization. This person will have the opportunity to help build out a reporting suite & drive strategic automation projects that focus on forecast accuracy & maximizing inventory utilization.

This is a full-time position and is based at our office in New York. For New York Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $150,000 - $170,000 annually. 

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. 

This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off. 

 

What you'll be doing

• Automation and streamlining of all holistic forecast reporting, including advancing insights into revenue, gross profit, and other key KPIs
• Standardize, centralize, and define new metrics that provide Revenue Operations & Finance leadership information about the health of our ads business from an inventory and product perspective
• Partner with leads across the Ad Forecasting & Inventory Analytics team to drive automation and dashboard consistency.
• Work closely with Business Automation team to ensure that all current and future reporting requirements are met when developing new data tables
• Create robust documentation and standard best practices for all dashboards that are leveraged within the team
• Maintain an active roadmap of dashboard creation and enhancements to ensure visibility of current and backlogged projects
• Partner with Financial Systems team to integrate reporting into tools such as Tableau & Anaplan
• Maintain dashboards that are used for QBR and earnings
• Provide ad hoc analysis and insights to various internal teams as we explore the potential of new ad units, ad formats, and other business development initiatives that impact the AVOD ecosystem

 

We're excited if you have

• At least 5-7 years of digital or TV Yield/Inventory experience.
• Highly proficient in Excel and Powerpoint.
• Proficient in SQL and other query languages
• Strong experience in advanced analytics tools such as Lookr, Tableau
• Working knowledge of ad servers and Programmatic SSPs or DSPs.
• Understanding of high-level Yield & Monetization strategy. Experience working on projects & rolling out initiatives and following through on their implementation.
• Experience working with Product and Engineering teams

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Benefits

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

 

The Roku Culture

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyo