Business Analyst III

EPITEC is a staffing and workforce solutions company. The Business Analyst III will support demand planning and sales forecasting for hardware products and accessories by building forecasting models, analyzing performance, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions. The role will also collaborate cross-functionally, communicate insights to stakeholders and leadership, and support production planning and business initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with sales account managers, category managers, data analysts, and marketing teams to drive accurate demand planning and identify growth opportunities
• Build and maintain bottom-up sell-through and sell-in forecasts using quantitative and qualitative data sources
• Forecast and track weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales performance for hardware products and accessories
• Analyze actual performance versus forecast and goals, identify root causes for variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Communicate forecast assumptions, risks, and impacts to stakeholders across the organization
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, dependencies, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with channel operations teams to support production planning and product launch decisions
• Create and present business reviews, performance updates, and forecasting insights to leadership
• Manage ad hoc analyses and support ongoing business planning initiatives

Requirements:

• 4+ years of demand forecasting experience supporting hardware products, consumer electronics, or related product categories
• 6+ years of experience in business analytics, finance, sales planning, business strategy, or a related field
• Experience building and managing forecasting models using multiple data sources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and business drivers
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools
• Experience presenting recommendations and business insights to stakeholders and leadership
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Experience supporting consumer electronics, wearables, devices, or other physical consumer products
• Exposure to forecasting and planning systems such as O9 or similar platforms
• Experience working closely with sales, channel operations, and product planning teams
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance quantitative analysis with strategic recommendations
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education