Entry Level Supply Chain Analyst (Korean Bilingual)

Ektello; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektello seeks an entry-level GPCA CE Parts Demand Planner for an onsite 6-month contract in Plano, TX. You will analyze service parts forecasts and usage to build inventory plans via MRP, and coordinate with global management, vendors, care teams, and quality departments.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in a related field, have 1+ year in supply chain or logistics, and are proficient with SQL, Tableau, or Excel. Bilingual Korean/English is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related quantitative field.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Inventory Control.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as MySQL or Tableau.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivots, and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze service parts forecasts, product lifecycles, and usage rates to determine target inventory levels and supply plans via MRP systems.
• Monitor inventory balances and lead times to detect shortages and execute mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Order Management, Warehousing, and Inbound Logistics to expedite shipments and ensure demand coverage.
• Serve as a liaison between GBM, vendors, SEA CARE, and Quality teams regarding service parts requirements.
• Create and distribute timely analytical reports to track inventory trends and operational metrics.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related quantitative field

Tools

MySQL

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Job description

Entry-Level Parts Demand Planner (Korean & English bilingual) Work Location: Plano, TX (Onsite) Employment Type: 6 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability) Rate: 26.35 /hr. W2

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented GPCA CE Parts Demand Planner for a 6-month contract assignment based onsite in Plano, TX. In this role, you will analyze service parts forecasts, market trends, and usage rates to build effective inventory and supply plans using Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. You will play a crucial part in detecting supply shortages, building contingency recovery plans, and serving as a key operational liaison across global management, vendors, care teams, and quality departments. This position requires a proactive problem-solver with strong data analytics skills, hands-on experience with tools like SQL, Excel, or Tableau, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Analyze service parts forecasts, product lifecycles, and usage rates to determine target inventory levels, order quantities, and supply plans via MRP systems.
• Shortage Detection & Contingency Planning: Proactively monitor inventory balances and delivery lead times to detect expected supply shortages and execute mitigation strategies.
• Cross-Functional Logistics Collaboration: Partner with Order Management, Warehousing, and Inbound Logistics teams to communicate order priorities and expedite shipments to ensure demand coverage.
• Operational Liaison: Serve as the primary operational liaison between GBM, external vendors, SEA CARE, and Quality teams regarding service parts requirements and resolutions.
• Reporting & Data Analytics: Create, maintain, and distribute timely analytical reports to track inventory trends, demand shifts, and operational metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Data Science, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 1+ years of hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Inventory Control.
• Data & Analytical Tools: Proficiency in data analytics and tools such as MySQL, Tableau, or equivalent query/visualization software.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel: basic/advanced formulas, table formatting, pivot tables; PowerPoint).
• Skills & Competencies: Strong time management, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience using SAP ERP or similar enterprise MRP systems.
• Bilingual capabilities in Korean and English (verbal and written).

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