Nintendo
Nintendo of America Inc.
Nintendo of America Inc. About Nintendo of America:
From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. Team Summary:
Within NOA’s Business Analytics & Planning (BAP) department, this role will support deeper and wider cross-functional collaboration with inventory planning and further enhance optimal decision-making regarding inventory strategy.
Responsibilities
Develop inventory control procedures and strategies for all channels of the business, with continuous development of KPIs.
Map processes, provide analysis and recommendations for inventory data and trends, import schedules, contingency planning and identify and address opportunities and risk.
Consult with demand planning teams to form inventory strategy and purchase recommendations across all sales channels.
Develop monthly purchase forecasts for all finished goods.
As the primary stakeholder, support business integration of new and scaling sales and operations planning processes for all channels.
Maintain product lifecycle and partner with Inventory Operations and Applications (I&OA) teams to ensure readiness for purchase orders to Nintendo Company Limited (NCL).
Optimize PLC and PLM systems with operational teams.
Act as the primary liaison between NOA and NCL's operations planning for all work-back schedules and contingency planning.
Report on inventory health and mitigate risks at all stages of pending and expected receipts.
Optimize LatAm's business with supply planning.
Monitor industry trends and stay abreast of regulatory and trade impacts to global business partners.
Assist, train, or mentor less experienced peers.
Qualifications
7+ years of related experience in Supply Chain or Inventory/Supply Planning.
Fundamental understanding of various forecast methodologies both quantitative and qualitative.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence a variety of audiences including senior leadership.
Excellent analytical and problem resolution skillset in an ambiguous environment.
Import/Customs experience helpful.
Bilingual and bicultural Japanese experience valuable but not required.
Excellent reporting and visualization skills with large sets of data.
Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience.
APICS and/or IBF SCM certification an advantage.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is
HYBRID
in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time.
This position includes a base salary range of $117,400 - $211,300 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
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Nintendo of America Inc. About Nintendo of America:
From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. Team Summary:
Within NOA’s Business Analytics & Planning (BAP) department, this role will support deeper and wider cross-functional collaboration with inventory planning and further enhance optimal decision-making regarding inventory strategy.
Responsibilities
Develop inventory control procedures and strategies for all channels of the business, with continuous development of KPIs.
Map processes, provide analysis and recommendations for inventory data and trends, import schedules, contingency planning and identify and address opportunities and risk.
Consult with demand planning teams to form inventory strategy and purchase recommendations across all sales channels.
Develop monthly purchase forecasts for all finished goods.
As the primary stakeholder, support business integration of new and scaling sales and operations planning processes for all channels.
Maintain product lifecycle and partner with Inventory Operations and Applications (I&OA) teams to ensure readiness for purchase orders to Nintendo Company Limited (NCL).
Optimize PLC and PLM systems with operational teams.
Act as the primary liaison between NOA and NCL's operations planning for all work-back schedules and contingency planning.
Report on inventory health and mitigate risks at all stages of pending and expected receipts.
Optimize LatAm's business with supply planning.
Monitor industry trends and stay abreast of regulatory and trade impacts to global business partners.
Assist, train, or mentor less experienced peers.
Qualifications
7+ years of related experience in Supply Chain or Inventory/Supply Planning.
Fundamental understanding of various forecast methodologies both quantitative and qualitative.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence a variety of audiences including senior leadership.
Excellent analytical and problem resolution skillset in an ambiguous environment.
Import/Customs experience helpful.
Bilingual and bicultural Japanese experience valuable but not required.
Excellent reporting and visualization skills with large sets of data.
Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience.
APICS and/or IBF SCM certification an advantage.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is
HYBRID
in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time.
This position includes a base salary range of $117,400 - $211,300 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
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