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Warner Bros. Discovery Analyst, Sales Planning in Burbank, California
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
The Daily
1)Forecasting
Utilize internal and external data sources to assist in developing accurate digital and physical sales forecasts, considering factors such as historical trends, market demand, and promotional activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and operations to gather data inputs and insights for forecasting purposes.
Assist team members with their forecasting submission to include consolidating and loading promotional activity data, preparing forecasting tool (Workday Adaptive) with pricing, skus, release dates, promotions, etc.
Collaborate with Finance on forecast due dates and reporting requirements.
2)Reporting Support
Assist reporting team to prepare new release, preorder, and weekly sales reports. Ensure data integrity from 3rd party sources and internal sources.
Support team with data adjustments by working with cross functional teams to ensure accurate data is reflected in our systems.
3)Data Warehouse Support
Conduct data validation and integrity checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.
Perform regular checks and audits on data to identify and resolve discrepancies or anomalies.
Work with IT teams to optimize data warehouse performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.
Gather and clean 3rd party data to be ingested into the data warehouse on a regular basis (MS Excel/Query/PowerBI).
Collaborate with other team members to support product master data.
Implement data mapping strategies to integrate data from different systems and sources into the data warehouse.
4)System and Process Improvement
Assist in process improvements for data and reporting on various platforms (BusinessObjects, SAP, Salesforce, Snowflake, Looker, Workday Adaptive, and other Reporting Tools).
Documentation for Workday Adaptive and Data warehouse changes.
The Essentials
Proven experience in data forecasting and data warehouse management.
Advanced MS Excel skills required
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar platforms.
Experience with Workday Adaptive or other forecasting tools.
Understanding of fundamental concepts video game forecasting, sales, promotional and financial analysis
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and validation.
Familiarity with systems such as Business Objects, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, and Snowflake to extract, transform, and visualize data for reporting and analysis purposes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends and patterns.
Excellent communication skills and ability to provide recommendations based on data.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with various cross functional groups.
Interest and aptitude in interpreting the numbers in context of answering business questions.
Ability to quickly understand database systems and recommend improvements.
College degree required
Some travel required
The Nice to Haves
SQL knowledge preferred
Cross functional team experience preferred
Experience with Business Objects, Snowflake preferred.
Interactive Entertainment industry experience or personal interest preferred.
1-3 years experience in similar role preferred.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $50,057.00 - $92,964.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.