Principal Supply Chain Analyst

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https : / / www.nintendo.com / .

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.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

• Develops and implements inventory control procedures and strategies for all channels of the business, with continuous development of KPI's.
• Maps processes, provides analysis, and recommendations for inventory data and trends, import schedules, and contingency planning and identify and address areas of opportunity and risk.
• Consults with demand planning teams to form inventory strategy and purchase recommendations across all sales channels.
• Develops monthly purchase forecasts for all finished goods.
• As the primary stakeholder, supports business integration of new and scaling sales and operations planning processes for all channels.
• Maintain all Finished Goods Product lifecycle, partnering with the Inventory Operations and Applications (I&OA) teams to ensure readiness for purchase orders to Nintendo Company Limited (NCL).
• Optimizes PLC (Product Life Cycle) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems with operational teams.
• Competent with Product Lifecycle (PLC) systems and partnering with product lifecycle teams to ensure readiness for purchase orders and downstream workflows, including Business Intelligence architecture.
• Act as the primary liaison between NOA and NCL's operations planning for all work-back schedules and contingency planning.
• Report on NOA's inventory health and mitigate against risks at all stages of pending and expected receipts, to include all modes of in-bound transportation. Facilitates task force contingency planning to mitigate against inventory risks to the business.
• Optimize LatAm's business with supply planning in support of the regions' complex and unique supply chain requiring additional consideration and inventory planning.
• Monitor industry trends, and stay abreast of regulatory and trade impacts to global business partners.
• May assist, train, or mentor less experienced peers.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS :

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. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.