Sr. Sales Analyst (Demand Planning/Sales Forecast)

The Job Location is San Francisco, CA (Hybrid). This is not a remote job.About CapcomCapcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including ground-breaking franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Monster Hunter™, Ace Attorney®, Mega Man®, and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with corporate headquarters in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com.Position IntroThe Sr. Sales Analyst will play a crucial part in driving revenue growth, supporting sales strategies, and optimizing sales performance. This position is responsible for compiling and analyzing sales and market data, preparing reports, and providing actionable insights and valuable feedback to inform our digital sales strategy and promotional activities. A successful candidate will have strong sales analytics/forecasting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate data insights to technical and non-technical audiences.Supervision Exercised• NoneResponsibilities• Forecasting• Analyze internal and external data sources to develop accurate digital sales forecasts.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Digital Sales and Finance to ensure the monthly SKU level forecasts are well thought out, data driven, and all variances to plans are supported with proper reasoning and documentation.• Be an expert user of our forecasting software (Vanguard/Tagetik).• Collaborate with Finance to update Essbase with the most current demand plans with regards to units, ASP’s and revenue.• Reporting• Own the preparation and distribution of the weekly key standard reports that showcase the health of our business and line of sight against goals and objectives for Sales leadership and Executive Management.• Present to C-Level Executives.• Ensure data accuracy in all reports and internal systems.• Analysis• Analyze sales and market data to provide actionable insights for optimizing sales strategies and promotion planning.• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support for strategic initiatives.• Process Improvement• Assist in implementing process improvements to increase forecasting accuracy and optimize sales reporting/process.• Other duties as requiredRequired Experience & Skills:• 5 – 7 years of experience in sales analytics, business analysis, finance, operations, or related functional area, preferably in the video game industry.• Excellent analytical, forecasting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations.• Advanced knowledge in Excel.• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate with staff of all levels and divisions, including executive management.• Ability to work independently, prioritize initiatives effectively, and learn new skill sets and data tools quickly.• Strong interest in console/PC video games.Nice to have:• Experience with data/BI tools such as Tableau, Hyperion, and Vanguard/Tagetik.• Bilingual English/Japanese a plus.Education• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.Travel Requirements• NoneLicenses, Certifications And Other• NonePhysical DemandsAbility to lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.Working EnvironmentsWork is generally performed in an office environment and the noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Salary Range:$95,000 - $119,000 *Compensation for this position will be determined based on relevant factors including, but not limited to, industry knowledge, experience, qualification, and skill set.Additional InformationThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and changed from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in shift schedules, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.Capcom Privacy Policy:https://www.capcomusa.com/privacy/