SharkNinja · 3 hours ago
Fall 2026: Strategic Planning Operations Co-op, New Product Development (July to December)
Needham, MA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$17/hr - $44/hrSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Strategic Planning Operations Co-op will support the forecasting process for new product launches, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and actionable forecasts.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Champion driving global NPD (New Product Development) forecasts through the connection of supply plan, commercial strategy, sales strategy to sales’ forecast in SFO
Drive the analysis and dot connecting needed so the business can execute flawless NPD transitions
Ensure launch dates and strategics are actively communicated to key stakeholders and forecast reflect these strategies
Support the NPD Sales Commits / Breakthrough target process globally so that Operations and Product Development can validate that they’re developing the correct roadmap
Frameup and present the status of NPDs global forecast on a monthly cycle
Partner with Supply Planning to drive an inventory big bet process on NPD
Pressure-test new product forecasts by building high/medium/low scenarios by country, helping size and guide our innovation pipeline
See firsthand how demand planning connects to strategy, innovation, and execution in a global business environment that moves fast and thinks big
Qualification
Required
Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or has graduated within the past year
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
Demonstrate a solid understanding of retail fundamentals, including incrementality, cannibalization, and market share dynamics
Operate with curiosity and creativity, always asking 'why' and pushing for deeper insight
Quick to flag trends, anomalies, or 'smoke' that could signal risk or opportunity
Go beyond the data to generate insights that spark conversation, shape decisions, and drive growth
Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person, to stakeholders across teams and levels
Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to manipulate data, build models, and distill complex information into clear takeaways
Manage multiple workstreams at once while staying organized, detail-oriented, and focused on outcomes
Embrace ambiguity and learn on the fly
Thrive in an environment where speed, agility, and innovation are core to success
Adopt a 'no delays' mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
Sick time
Company holidays
Employee product discount
Product testing opportunities
Referral bonuses
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase options
Wellness programs
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (40)
2024 (33)
2023 (18)
2022 (22)
2021 (29)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-23
2026-01-21
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