Senior Manager, Forecasting & Analytics

Aura Home, Inc.

Senior Manager of Forecasting & Analytics at Aura utilizing statistical analysis and SQL to drive forecast accuracy. Leading demand planning cycle and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQuerySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the creation and continuous management of rolling revenue forecasts at the SKU/channel/geography level for Aura's product portfolio across all sales channels by utilizing SQL-based data and BI tools and statistical analytics
Re-forecast on a weekly cadence (and daily during peak, promotional, and product launch windows) based on POS, sell-through, cross-channel marketing performance data and metrics, and inventory positions
Lead Aura's demand planning operations, facilitating and leading regular cross-functional planning meetings that align Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance on a unified demand and supply plan
Review and validate sales forecasts in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams, ensuring alignment with product launches, promotional calendars, and market trends
Track forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, bias, WAPE) at the SKU/channel/week grain, set internal accuracy targets, and continuously refine forecasting methodologies to improve performance
Utilize statistical forecasting techniques to generate baseline forecasts and identify opportunities for model enhancement
Champion process improvements and automation to drive efficiency in demand planning workflows
Prepare executive-ready presentations explaining demand forecasts, variances, and recommendations and provide regular demand planning updates to the CRO and Revenue Leadership team
Proactively identify SKU/channel stockout and overstock risks using weeks-of-supply analysis, and recommend corrective actions before they affect availability or working capital

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related field
7+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, S&OP, or business analytics in consumer electronics, consumer goods
Demonstrated ownership of an end-to-end revenue forecast across multiple channels, with a track record of measurable forecast accuracy improvement
International/multi-market demand planning experience
Expert-level proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling, large dataset manipulation)
Working proficiency in SQL — comfortable querying source systems and BI tools (Metabase, Looker, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar) without depending on an analyst
Experience working with large datasets and translating data insights into actionable business recommendations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence without direct authority, including presenting to executive leadership
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to balance data-driven insights with business judgment
Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex analyses clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with shifting priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous stock option program - begins vesting after 1 year
Comprehensive health plans - Aura pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for families.
401(k) with match - Aura fully matches the first 4% of your salary contributed
Lunch and snacks - In SF & NY Offices
$150 monthly fitness allowance - gym, coaching, etc
Flexible time off - and you’re required to take at least 10 days off each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningforecastingS&OPbusiness analyticsstatistical forecastingdata modelinglarge dataset manipulationforecast accuracy metricsSQLExcel

Soft Skills

collaborationinfluence without authorityanalytical mindsetattention to detailcommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementpresentation skillsadaptabilityproactive mindset