Business Analyst (Remote/Hybrid)

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 own demand forecasting for the VR headset and wearables product lines. You'll build and maintain sell-through and sell-in forecasts, partner with sales and channel operations teams, and present performance insights to business leaders. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role ideal for someone who thrives on data-driven planning in consumer hardware.

Candidates may work remotely within the PST time zone; however, preference will be given to those who can work onsite in Burlingame three days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with sales account managers, category managers, data analysts, and business unit marketing teams to drive accurate demand planning and identify growth initiatives.
• Build bottom-up Sell-Through and Sell-In forecasts using quantitative and qualitative datasets.
• Present forecast results and insights to business leaders across Meta Reality Labs.
• Forecast and track weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales performance of AR/VR hardware products and accessories.
• Analyze actual performance versus forecasts and goals, identify root causes, and recommend mitigation plans.
• Communicate forecast assumptions and the impact of strategic initiatives to stakeholders across the organization.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, dependencies, and correlations that improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop future outlooks and forecasting models based on data-driven insights.
• Drive implementation of tools and techniques to continuously improve forecasting accuracy.
• Partner with Channel Operations teams to influence production and launch decisions.
• Present business outcomes and forecasting results during leadership reviews.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in hardware product demand forecasting, including accessories.
• 6+ years of experience in business strategy, finance, analytics, sales planning, or related functions.
• Experience building forecasting and demand planning models.
• Experience performing analytical modeling and forecast accuracy analysis.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, operations, and analytics teams.
• Experience presenting forecasts, business insights, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools, including Google Sheets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify trends, correlations, and business drivers.
• Ability to independently manage business priorities and deliverables.
• Hands-on, execution-focused mindset with the ability to dive into detailed analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience forecasting physical consumer goods.
• Experience with forecasting and planning systems

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.