Business Analyst (100% Remote)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Business Analyst on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role is 100% remote (PST); preference will be given to candidates local to Burlingame, CA who are open to a hybrid setup (3 days on-site and 2 days remote/week).

Responsibilities:

• Partner with sales, category management, data analytics, and marketing teams to drive accurate demand planning and identify growth opportunities
• Build bottom-up sell-through and sell-in forecasts using quantitative and qualitative data
• Forecast and track weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales performance for hardware and accessory products
• Analyze actuals versus forecasts and goals to identify gaps and root causes
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address performance gaps
• Communicate forecast assumptions and the impact of strategic initiatives to stakeholders
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, dependencies, and correlations to improve forecast accuracy
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting tools, models, and methodologies
• Collaborate with channel operations teams to influence production and launch decisions
• Present forecasting insights and performance outcomes to business leaders

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 4-6+ years of overall experience in business strategy, finance, analytics, sales planning, or related fields
• At least 2+ years of experience in hardware demand forecasting, including accessories
• Strong analytical and modeling skills in forecasting and demand planning
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience presenting data and insights to leadership teams
• Ability to work independently and execute tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in physical consumer goods or hardware products
• Experience with forecasting systems such as O9 or similar tools
• Strong ability to independently manage business processes and initiatives

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.