Hybrid Supply Planning Analyst: Forecasting & Inventory Optimization

Arauco; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Vacation and holidays

Retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arauco in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst to partner with Maintenance, Operations, and Procurement to build robust forecasts, set inventory strategies, and drive analytics-led improvements. This hybrid role requires up to 25% travel to mills in the U.S.

and Canada, with three days on site and two days from home. The role reports to the Procurement Analytics Manager and offers growth opportunities, a base package with bonus eligibility, and comprehensive health and retirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years in supply planning/materials planning for MRO/spare parts in manufacturing, including forecasting and inventory policy setting.
• Proven experience using SAP (MM) and advanced Excel for planning; Power BI experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and statistical acumen; capable of synthesizing complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve forecasts for MRO parts using historical usage, maintenance plans, failure/PM data, seasonality, and shutdown calendars.
• Convert forecasts into executable MRP/MPS signals; create and monitor network inventory plans to meet service levels while minimizing working capital.
• Set stocking policies (min/max, safety time, reorder points) and planning parameters; tune for accuracy and inventory turns.
• Lead Creation/enrichment/standardization of the spare-parts material master to improve planning accuracy and optimize working capital.
• Monitor performance of expense/material categories; implement productivity and process improvements to reduce slow-moving and obsolete exposure.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement to align plans, resolve shortages, and manage obsolescence.
• Coordinate with PA on delivery reliability, lead-time reduction, and risk mitigation; support negotiations aligned to planning needs.
• Build dashboards/analyses to track forecast accuracy, fill rate, service level, inventory turns, aging/slow-moving/OBS exposure, and working capital.
• Research and pilot new planning techniques/best practices; integrate Procurement into core business processes.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and relevant industry standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Forecasting

MRO planning

Education

Bachelor's in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

SAP (MM)

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Job description

Arauco in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst to partner with Maintenance, Operations, and Procurement to build robust forecasts, set inventory strategies, and drive analytics-led improvements. This hybrid role requires up to 25% travel to mills in the U.S.

and Canada, with three days on site and two days from home. The role reports to the Procurement Analytics Manager and offers growth opportunities, a base package with bonus eligibility, and comprehensive health and retirement