Demand Planning Lead

Intel; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst in the US to evaluate and enhance supply chain processes through data-driven insights. You will analyze dependencies, identify optimization opportunities, and implement solutions across multiple programs to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role sits in Intel's Corporate Planning Group, partnering across the company to support planning, forecasting, and supply chain optimization with a focus on reliability and strategic supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant field with 6+ years of supply chain analysis experience, or a Master's with 4+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
• Proficiency in supply chain analytics tools and software.
• Experience in inventory management, forecasting, and constraint analysis.
• Familiarity with data management methodologies and systems.
• Strong ability to develop and implement tested recommendations for process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain health and identify improvement opportunities across programs.
• Design and implement methods for managing and analyzing supply chain data.
• Develop and present tested recommendations based on business processes and dynamics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate solutions and ensure adoption of benefits.
• Perform forecasting, constraint analysis, and inventory management to align indicators with targets.
• Manage strategic purchasing activities, including risk buys and inventory reconciliation.
• Support internal, external, and audit activities to ensure compliance.
• Serve as SME in specialized supply chain topics.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to assess emerging supply chain technologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Inventory management

Constraint analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

SQL

ERP systems

Job description

The Role and Impact

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will play a critical role in evaluating and enhancing Intel's supply chain processes through data-driven insights and recommendations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve analyzing supply chain dependencies, identifying opportunities for optimization, and implementing solutions to ensure efficiency and reliability across multiple programs. This position allows you to directly contribute to continuous improvement efforts, driving operational excellence and supporting Intel's strategic supply assurance initiatives.

Job Details

Job Description:

As a Supply Chain Analyst, you will play a critical role in evaluating and enhancing Intel's supply chain processes through data-driven insights and recommendations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve analyzing supply chain dependencies, identifying opportunities for optimization, and implementing solutions to ensure efficiency and reliability across multiple programs. This position allows you to directly contribute to continuous improvement efforts, driving operational excellence and supporting Intel's strategic supply assurance initiatives.

Business group

You will be joining Intel's Corporate Planning Group (CPG), a team focused on aligning business strategies with operational planning to achieve company-wide success. As part of this group, you will collaborate across Intel to support supply chain planning, forecasting, and optimization. CPG plays a pivotal role in advancing Intel's ability to meet customer and market demands with efficiency and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to evaluate supply chain health and identify areas for improvement across programs.
• Design and implement methods for managing and analyzing supply chain data using advanced tools and systems.
• Develop and present tested recommendations based on thorough understanding of business processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate solutions, address blockers, and ensure adoption of benefits.
• Perform forecasting, constraint analysis, and inventory management to align departmental indicators with strategic targets.
• Manage strategic purchasing activities, including risk buys and inventory reconciliation for supply assurance.
• Support internal, external, and audit activities to ensure compliance with departmental standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in specialized supply chain topics, providing analytical expertise as needed.
• Partner with external suppliers and internal teams to assess emerging supply chain technologies and align them with Intel's initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain analysis or related domain OR Master's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain analysis OR PhD in a relevant field and 2+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain analysis.
• Proficiency in supply chain analytics tools and software.
• Experience with inventory management, forecasting, and constraint analysis.
• Familiarity with data management methodologies and systems.
• Strong ability to develop and implement tested recommendations for process optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and with external suppliers in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in implementing continuous improvements and managing large-scale projects.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex analyses and solutions clearly.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise and make a meaningful impact on Intel's supply chain and planning processes.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $107,990.00 - 214,440.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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