Philip Hansel
CA
Summary
Results-oriented Demand Planning Analyst with expertise in forecasting, data analysis, and inventory management. Improved demand forecast accuracy, driving cost reductions and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in strategic planning and utilizing software tools to support business growth through effective demand planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Demand Planning Analyst
Delicato Family Vineyards
CA
08.2023 - Current
- Serve as a key contributor to the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, partnering with Sales, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Executive Leadership to align demand, supply, and inventory strategies.
- Develop and manage national demand forecasts across multiple product categories, consistently achieving 90% forecast accuracy while balancing customer service levels and inventory investment.
- Lead demand planning activities including statistical forecasting, market trend analysis, promotional planning, and demand risk identification to support strategic business objectives.
- Drive inventory optimization initiatives that improved working capital performance and reduced inventory-related costs while maintaining target service levels.
- Successfully reduced excess luxury wine inventory by 40%, leveraging demand analytics, inventory segmentation, and cross-functional disposition strategies.
- Monitored inventory health metrics including excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and at-risk inventory, providing actionable recommendations that informed leadership decisions.
- Facilitated monthly forecast review meetings with key stakeholders, presenting forecast assumptions and risks while identifying opportunities and mitigation plans to enhance planning accuracy.
- Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer demand signals, and historical consumption data to continuously improve forecast quality and planning accuracy.
- Developed executive-level reporting and KPI dashboards that highlighted forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels, enabling data-driven decision making.
Analyst
Whistlepig Whiskey
CA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted in-depth analysis of KPIs and company-defined metrics to forecast sales trends
- Produced detailed reports on market performance, customer segmentation, and product development
- Monitored competitor activity and recommended strategic countermeasures to maintain competitive advantage
- Assessed effectiveness of current sales tactics and proposed necessary adjustments
- Identified trends and patterns in customer behavior through analysis of sales data
- Formulated strategies to enhance sales revenue, streamline operations, and optimize resource allocation
Analyst - Contractor
ENEngineering @PG&E
Walnut Creek, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with project stakeholders to acquire and manage preconstruction details, mitigating risk
- Documented and aligned details with project schedules for easy reference during construction
- Ensured quality assurance and quality control of all preconstruction details, making necessary updates
- Facilitated field verification of utility instruments and maintained verification tracker spreadsheet
- Tracked and communicated progress milestones on project list
- Developed, maintained, and updated resource documents in SharePoint site
- Maintained document control standards in ProjectWise
- Conducted personal and group trainings, effectively communicating and collaborating with multiple project stakeholders
Analyst
Coppola Companies
Geyserville, CA
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Reported directly to the Director of Sales Analytics to prepare forecasts and identify sales trends through comprehensive data analysis and tracking
- Created and updated reports and presentations for C-Level associates, Senior management, and Finance using advanced Excel techniques
- Analyzed multiple data sources to evaluate competitiveness with market/sales strategies, utilizing software such as Diver, Nielsen, Salsify, and JD Edwards
- Managed invoicing for the department, including program invoices, tracking spend, budgeting, and tracking ROI.
Logistics and Purchasing Specialist
M.A. Silva
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Coordinated domestic and international shipping operations with freight forwarders, 3PLs, brokers, and asset-based carriers to streamline logistics workflows
- Managed inventory, materials, accounting, and supply reports to ensure effective logistics operations
- Analyzed structured and unstructured data to support key business projects, enhancing decision-making processes
- Developed visually engaging dashboards in Excel for effective data reporting and analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
San Francisco State University
Skills
- Demand Forecasting
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Data Analysis
- Data Validation
- Data Management
- Data Visualization
- Trend Analysis
- Advanced Excel Skills
- ERP Systems
- Advanced Excel Skills
Timeline
Demand Planning Analyst
Delicato Family Vineyards
08.2023 - Current
Analyst
Whistlepig Whiskey
09.2022 - 07.2023
Analyst - Contractor
ENEngineering @PG&E
08.2021 - 08.2022
Analyst
Coppola Companies
12.2018 - 07.2021
Logistics and Purchasing Specialist
M.A. Silva
04.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
San Francisco State University