Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.
Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.
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Location: Remote (USA & Canada only)
Annual Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 USD
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Retail Strategy Manager / Demand Forecasting Manager
We are seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to join our Retail Strategy team at Nex. An ideal candidate for this role will be detail-oriented, with past experience supporting retail forecasting, inventory planning, and sales analysis across major retail and e-commerce channels. As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will help Nex Playground keep detailed sales data, analyze buyer trends, monitor inventory, and support accurate forecasting and business planning.
In this role, you will work closely with Supply Chain, Performance Marketing, and Finance teams to organize, monitor, and evaluate sales data, inventory, and promotional spending - supporting Nex in executing data-informed business decisions. The Demand Planning Analyst should be a collaborative team player, comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting needs and priorities.
What You’ll Do- Maintain weekly and monthly demand forecasts across retail channels
- Analyze sell-in, sell-through, inventory, and retailer POS data
- Support forecasting updates based on promotions, seasonality, and market trends
- Monitor retailer purchase orders and inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities
- Assist with forecast accuracy reporting and variance analysis
- Create and maintain Excel-based forecasting and reporting tools
- Prepare business performance reports and planning updates for internal teams
- Partner with sales, finance, and supply chain teams to align forecasts and inventory needs
- Track sales trends and support demand planning processes
- Work cross-functionally with sales, finance, supply chain, and operations teams to support inventory flow, retailer purchase orders, and forecast accuracy
- Translate large datasets into clear business insights and actionable recommendations
- 1-2 years of experience in Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Retail Sales Analysis, Forecast Variance Analysis, Data Management/Analysis, Reporting & Dashboard Creation
- Advanced in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH)
- Skilled in analyzing sales trends, retailer demand, inventory levels, and promotional activity to support accurate forecasting and business planning.
- Strong data analysis skills with experience building forecasting models, tracking weekly performance, and identifying sales and inventory risks/opportunities.
- Exceptional project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external retail partners.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.
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- Competitive compensation package.
- Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
- Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
- Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field
Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.
We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!
Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.
We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years experience in demand forecasting, inventory planning, or retail sales analysis
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH)
- Experience analyzing sales trends, retailer demand, inventory levels, and promotional activity
- Experience building forecasting models and tracking weekly performance
- Experience with forecast accuracy reporting and variance analysis
- Strong data analysis, project management, organizational, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
What We Do
Nex is helping families reconnect with the joy of movement through fun, social, and interactive content that’s accessible to all ages. Its award-winning Nex Playground console, launched in December 2023, uses cutting-edge AI, mobile and vision technologies to merge digital and physical worlds, immersing players in the experience using their natural body movement. Nex Playground games range from original sports and fitness titles, to educational games and titles in collaboration with Hasbro and Sesame Workshop. Since its founding, Nex has been recognised as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has been awarded the prestigious Apple Design Award. Nex Playground is also kidSAFE+ COPPA certified, highlighting the company’s firm stance on privacy and safety for kids and families. To learn more, visit https://www.nex.inc or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook. See current job openings at https://www.nex.inc/careers
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