Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Planning AnalystSan Jose, California or RemoteNex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company's award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, TIME's Best Inventions, and Parents' Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us.Location: Remote (USA & Canada only) Annual Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 USD Type: Full-Time Reports to: Retail Strategy Manager/Demand Forecasting ManagerThe RoleWe are seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to join our Retail Strategy team at Nex. An ideal candidate for this role will be detail-oriented, with past experience supporting retail forecasting, inventory planning, and sales analysis across major retail and e-commerce channels. As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will help Nex Playground keep detailed sales data, analyze buyer trends, monitor inventory, and support accurate forecasting and business planning.In this role, you will work closely with Supply Chain, Performance Marketing, and Finance teams to organize, monitor, and evaluate sales data, inventory, and promotional spending - supporting Nex in executing data-informed business decisions. The Demand Planning Analyst should be a collaborative team player, comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting needs and priorities.What You'll DoMaintain weekly and monthly demand forecasts across retail channelsAnalyze sell-in, sell-through, inventory, and retailer POS dataSupport forecasting updates based on promotions, seasonality, and market trendsMonitor retailer purchase orders and inventory levels to identify risks and opportunitiesAssist with forecast accuracy reporting and variance analysisCreate and maintain Excel-based forecasting and reporting toolsPrepare business performance reports and planning updates for internal teamsPartner with sales, finance, and supply chain teams to align forecasts and inventory needsTrack sales trends and support demand planning processesWork cross-functionally with sales, finance, supply chain, and operations teams to support inventory flow, retailer purchase orders, and forecast accuracyTranslate large datasets into clear business insights and actionable recommendationsPreferred Qualifications1-2 years of experience in Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Retail Sales Analysis, Forecast Variance Analysis, Data Management/Analysis, Reporting & Dashboard CreationAdvanced in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH)Skilled in analyzing sales trends, retailer demand, inventory levels, and promotional activity to support accurate forecasting and business planning.Strong data analysis skills with experience building forecasting models, tracking weekly performance, and identifying sales and inventory risks/opportunities.Exceptional project management, organizational, and analytical skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external retail partners.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.We OfferCompetitive compensation package.Flexible working hours and vacation policy.Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming fieldNex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are. We encourage applications even if you don't meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.