The Demand Planning Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the trip assortment planning process as a member of the Demand Planning team. They will be responsible for analyzing booking and trip trends to help ensure that we always have the best trip offering at the best prices, and help shape Backroads' future assortment. This person must be comfortable working within systems, have great attention to detail and be a pro-active communicator. This role will work closely with Yield Operations, as well as the Hotel Operations, Rooming, Trip Development and Sales & Marketing teams.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Keep track of, analyze and assess current trip offer, looking for opportunities or risk areas
• Recommend trip cancellations, conversions, additions and other changes
• Support rooming processes and releases, evaluating demand and projected needs
• Support pricing process, with data gathering, analysis and recommendations
• Respond to general Demand Planning inquiries from Yield Operations and other departments
• Support Yield Operations in devising and performing audits to ensure all components of trips currently on sale are correct
• Perform ad-hoc, one-off analyses and presentations as required

**Exact duties and responsibilities may shift based on needs

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Strong data manipulation skills with experience utilizing Excel. 
• Critical thinker and analytical. .
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, Finance or related field of study
• Strong mathematical and/or statistical skills
• Strong Communicator. The Analyst will have extensive correspondence with other departments that relies on being conversant in our systems, timelines, guidelines and terminology.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, deliverable-centric team environment.
• Detail and Systems Oriented. Able to work in multiple technology platforms.
• Organized. An efficient time-manager who can handle the pressure of meeting multiple strict deadlines at one time.
• Ability to work independently and with a team: this role will be collaborating and often contributing to discussions amongst internal teams; need to work effectively and get through a task list in a timely manner.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Personable. Able to establish and nurture relationships with colleagues that support and advance project goals and objectives.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Demand Planning team is a smart, analytical, data-driven, efficient team with high throughput. The team is super inquisitive - eager to dig into the data (trip, booking, guest) in order to attract more guests and improve our trip assortment. The Demand Planning team works closely with Trip Development and our Hotel & Rooming Operations teams to fulfill demand by increasing our capacity in-season and for future seasons. They also work closely with the Yield Operations team who uploads and updates data in our system to ensure our trips are bookable, priced correctly and contain relevant and accurate information for our Sales & Marketing teams.

About Backroads:

At Backroads we’re passionate about connecting our guests with so many of the most beautiful places in the world. We use our four-plus decades of expertise to create exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips in over 50 countries for people wanting a deeper and richer travel experience. We travel on land as well as by small luxury ships on active river and ocean cruises. Our trips are for all ages – including dedicated itineraries just for families. We are known for our unwavering attention to quality. We have a dynamic work environment and a strong company culture.

Why Backroads:

At Backroads, we value every single member of our staff, and we’re proud to offer a dynamic work environment that enables growth. Your colleagues will be some of the most dedicated, competent, active, and fun people you will ever meet. A job at Backroads is unlike any other job you will ever have – you will be challenged, you will be inspired, and you will be gratified. No matter what you do here, you will be part of something that makes us all proud – delivering authentic, enriching, and often profoundly life-changing experiences. On top of all that, we have some pretty great benefits and perks: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match, flex plan, and parental leave
• Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional time off to go on Backroads trips!
• Complimentary trips and trip discounts for employees, and trip discounts for employees’ friends and family!
• Outdoor industry discounts and deals
• Alternative commuter incentives for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to get to work
• Wellness programs, onsite fitness center, and regular lunchtime bike rides and workouts

Backroads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary Ranges:

Our office roles are onsite in our Berkeley headquarters, unless specifically noted as 'available for remote'. We do allow one work-from-home day a week, as well as one work-from-anywhere week per year. This pay range is intended for in-person work in our Berkeley, CA headquarters. Pay ranges for remote-eligible roles will be subject to adjustment based on the geolocation of the employee.