Business Analyst Manager

1 week ago

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Cisco Full time
What We Do

You will be a key member of the Central Forecasting's Signal Strategy & Planning Team within the Global Planning (GP) organization. You will be responsible for generating long range demand forecasts which are a key input into the new E&O PLC model. In this role you would be involved in solving complex and ambiguous problems by breaking them down into smaller parts, and implementing creative, data-driven solutions.

  • The team drives several core capabilities and processes relating to the demand signal generation and its adoption.
  • The team, generates and synthesizes the demand signal from multiple points of authority and ML based viewpoints over multiple forecast horizons.
  • Influences the consensus plan for the highest impact Products/Product IDs.
  • Helps the development and improvement of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities generating automated and guide augmented forecast streams at Product ID and Business Unit/Product Family levels.
  • Develops estimates of forecast ranges based on uncertainty and recommendations on errors and corresponding buffers.
  • Provides detailed demand signal hand-off to internal and cross functional partners.
What You'll Do
  • You will build relationships with sales planning, demand planning and central planning teams within global planning and with cross functional teams such as global manufacturing, global supplier management, product operations, market insights, sales finance etc. to gather business insights.
  • You will model data and implement quantitative analysis that translates data into useful insight, in order to create forecasts for multiple products, business lines and segments.
  • You will be closely working with the business/product teams to enable data driven decision making. Own and become an authority on long range forecast & product lifecycles at a Product family level.
  • Develop a data and descriptive understanding of important drivers and patterns in historical bookings, conceptualize and test hypotheses, and help identification and development of new features that improve AI/ML models and the quality of your synthesized forecasts.
  • Develop a point of view substantiated by data analysis, in order to influence the direction of the forecast plan.
  • Partner closely with Demand Planning, Product operations & PPF teams bringing key information and insights to the Central Forecasting team.
  • Develop close relationships with the Demand Planning function that has product and transition knowledge to learn from and build trust with
  • Engage in projects with Data Scientists and other Business Analysts to develop new dynamic capabilities and improved AI/ML forecasting and ensemble models.
Who You'll Work With

You will work with a team of business analysts and data scientists in the Central Forecasting team, and with other planning functions within the GP team and within Supply Chain Operations. Business analysts, data scientists, data engineers, solutions managers and demand planners within the Global Planning Organization.

Who You Are

You are a fast learner who loves a steep learning curve. Possess strong advanced analytical skills and an eye for business to assess, structure, and solve ambiguous problems with qualitative and quantitative data. You possess meticulous attention to detail. You understand planning concepts, forecasting concepts, basic statistics. You have substantial financial and/or supply chain modeling experience. You are capable of leading conversations to influence and drive better decisions with multiple partners. Have the ability to assess business conditions and align cross-functional customers and business partners to make collective progress.

Minimum Requirements For The Role
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related subject area.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in business planning, financial analysis, supply chain, demand planning, forecasting.
  • Advanced expertise in MS-Excel and other MS office applications
  • Experience working with global teams and demonstrated ability to develop and foster strong cross-functional partnerships.
Preferred Skills

Advanced analytical abilities, expertise in python, R, SQL.

Why Cisco

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we're committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us #WeAreCisco

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