Integrated Planning & Inventory Analyst

Elevatecs; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Education assistance

Profit-sharing/Own-it bonus

Medical – employer-paid coverage

Vision

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Planning Analyst to support IBP by delivering data-driven forecasts and inventory strategies.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and Finance to translate inputs into actionable plans that improve service levels and cash flow. Responsibilities include developing forecasting models, monitoring inventory health, and driving continuous improvement across forecasting, purchasing, and warehousing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, analytics, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years in demand, supply, or inventory planning roles.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data modeling.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and translating findings into recommendations.
• Working knowledge of forecasting, inventory management, and lead times.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts at product/category/location levels.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias; document root causes.
• Analyze inventory investment, turns, aging, and obsolescence; identify reduction opportunities.
• Create and maintain ABC classifications, safety stock, and stocking policies.
• Prepare demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial analyses for IBP.
• Translate forecasts into purchase, replenishment, or production actions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI

SQL

ERP systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/analytics

Tools

Epicor ERP

SQL tooling

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Planning Analyst to support IBP by delivering data-driven forecasts and inventory strategies.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and Finance to translate inputs into actionable plans that improve service levels and cash flow. Responsibilities include developing forecasting models, monitoring inventory health, and driving continuous improvement across forecasting, purchasing, and warehousing.