Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. And check out Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/Pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon). Get to know the role * Job Title: Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst * Job Summary: A key business partner to Sales, Production, Marketing, Logistics, and Finance and will assist in the full S&OP process, strategically integrating demand and supply, forecasts using industry insights for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. * FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt * People Manager: No What you'll do * Help guide the overall S&OP process and actively facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure relevant content is included with enough information to make decisions with enough lead time to resolve future constraints. * Assist in developing 24-month forward-looking demand and supply forecasts using advanced statistical modeling. * Responsible for tracking the overall statistical forecast accuracy, including the development and maintenance of the baseline statistical forecast. * Develops and tracks S&OP KPIs that prioritize process improvement initiatives. * Build reporting that outlines projected inventory, forecast accuracy, forecasted order projections, and other trends. * Capture agreed-upon changes to the demand and supply forecasts based on market insights in partnership with Marketing and Sales * Assist in facilitating monthly review meetings with key S&OP stakeholders. This includes preparing data and metrics, identifying gaps and capacity constraints, and ensuring actions are taken on agreed items. What you'll bring * Bachelor's degree in related field required. * 5+ years in S&OP, demand planning, supply chain management, or related fields. * Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Comfortable with interpreting data and diagnosing challenges. * Extensive experience in planning and S&OP processes. * Strong computer and quantitative skills, including experience with supply chain planning systems with statistical modeling and advanced-level Excel capabilities. * Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Able to work cross-functionally, demonstrating strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. * Displays robust initiative with a curiosity for learning and challenging the expected with a growth mindset. * Experience in implementing change management strategies. How you'll be successful * Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. * Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities. * Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. * Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. * Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. * Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience. What to expect * An employee first culture * Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon * Competitive cash-based compensation programs * Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $91,000.00 - $108,300.00. The full range is $91,000.00 - $137,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely. * 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you * Generous paid family leave * Employer-paid life insurance * Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance * US Employees: 401k Employer Matching * UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions * Fitness reimbursement * Commuter benefit * LinkedIn learning * Comprehensive relocation package * Hybrid work environment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases. #LI-JL1 #LI-Hybrid