Manager (Business Analysis)
Bengaluru Area, India
• Devising actionable strategies from customer insights• Bringing the consumer perspective to marketing decision-making by executing market analysis and research activities to provide insights and recommendations• Managing external agencies for the execution of research projects• Identifying ideal methodology and providing oversight on the data collection process and analytic work plan to ensure all available information is generated to support business needs• Leveraging research data and information to proactively identify business opportunities and gaining internal support to act upon these opportunities• Conveying analysis and recommendations via presentations and written reports• Developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns• Successfully communicating forecast and inventory estimations to management• Monitoring and reporting on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies• Addressing demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner• Maintaining demand planning processes to improve forecast accuracy• Updating forecasts for new products, seasonal products, discounts, and promotions• Working with team members to plan, coordinate, and execute demand planning activities• Coordinating with inventory team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels• Assisting in employee recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion, and retention activities• Develop and define project goals, scope, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.• Lead and coordinate project staff and resources to ensure project milestones are met and quality standards are upheld.• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.• Communicate proactively the status, issues, and risks involved in the project to all stakeholders.