Sr. Business Planning Analyst

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD. At AMD, we believe technology has the power to solve the world’s most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or bringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward. Join us and, together, we’ll advance your career. THE ROLE: AMD is seeking a Business Analyst to support the Memory Business Unit, a dynamic organization responsible for managing critical technical commodities across the company. In this role, you will serve as the primary analyst and planner for the business, partnering with Business Unit teams, Finance, Global Operations, Sales Operations, and Sales to develop demand forecasts, support revenue attainment, and drive monthly and long-range business planning. THE PERSON: You are an analytical, detail-oriented professional who can transform large and complex datasets into clear business insights and actionable recommendations. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple priorities effectively, and bring a strong commitment to accuracy and accountability. You are a proactive communicator and collaborative partner who can anticipate business needs, identify risks, and help teams make informed planning decisions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop the Monthly Operations Forecast (MOF) and Long-Range Plan (LRP) for the Memory Business Unit. Manage demand planning, forecast accuracy, reporting, order scheduling, and weekly allocation recommendations aligned with GPU sell-in forecasts and business guidelines. Partner with Business Unit teams, Finance, Sales, Sales Operations, and Global Operations to develop business plans that support critical financial objectives. Balance new product introductions and transitions, supply chain constraints, customer requirements, and changing market conditions within planning forecasts. Refresh, consolidate, and validate recurring business reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery. Build and continuously improve models supporting revenue forecasting, business analytics, market analysis, and demand-versus-supply planning. Monitor business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to address forecast or supply gaps. Support quarter-end close activities, including variance analysis of quarter-to-date billings and backlog against sales forecasts. Perform risk assessments and provide insights to support revenue attainment and business decision-making. Collaborate cross-functionally to increase adoption and effective use of internal sales, planning, and analytics tools, including Power BI, Model N, data cubes, and Salesforce. Proactively investigate and resolve ad hoc business, reporting, and planning issues. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience developing business, market, demand, or revenue forecasting models using complex and varied data sources. Demonstrated commitment to data accuracy, accountability, and high-quality reporting. Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong critical-thinking skills with an understanding of business planning, risk management, supply-and-demand dynamics, and changing market conditions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to listen effectively and collaborate across functions. Self-starter with strong business acumen, initiative, and a positive, solutions-oriented approach. Experience with SAP, Power BI, Salesforce, VBA, Model N, data cubes, or similar business analysis and reporting tools is a plus. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-CJ2 Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance . AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.