Lead Operations Demand Planning Analyst

Great Minds; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Minds is seeking a Lead Operations Demand Planning Analyst to drive data‑driven demand forecasting and synchronized supply chain operations. You will forecast using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models, guiding inventory and production planning.

You will collaborate with managers across the organization and with vendors to ensure plans align with business priorities and capacity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, or operations analysis.
• Experience coordinating with internal managers and external vendors to align demand with capacity and performance.
• Experience with ERP/system implementations (NetSuite, Anaplan) and sunsetting legacy tools.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills using ERP/planning systems.
• Experience with vendor management and capacity negotiations.
• Ability to cross-train and develop team members on core analysis tasks.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks and find cost savings opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills translating data into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data and market trends to guide inventory and production planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align forecasts with business goals.
• Assess and manage supply chain capabilities and coordinate with vendors on lead times and capacity.
• Support implementation and sunsetting of planning tools like NetSuite and Anaplan; transition of legacy BI tools.
• Cross-train team members on analysis activities and reporting to ensure knowledge continuity.
• Identify risks and opportunities; drive cost savings through process improvements.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Project risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Anaplan

Intacct

Excel

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Who We Are

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms.

We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes.

We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact.

What We Build

Our products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide.

• Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.

• Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™ anchor our reading strategy with content‑rich, grade‑level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes® complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy.

These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students.

Where We’re Headed

Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer‑informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support.

Our long‑term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.

Job Purpose

The Lead Operations Demand Planning Analyst is a data‑driven planning role responsible for keeping inventory, production, and supply chain operations in sync through accurate demand forecasting and cross‑functional collaboration. Reporting to the Director, Business Operations, A&P, this role will support demand forecasting and planning activities to ensure optimal inventory levels, production alignment, and supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models to support inventory and production planning decisions.

• Partner with internal teams and managers across the organization to align demand forecasts with business goals

• Assess and manage supply chain capabilities and capacity; coordinate with vendors and suppliers on lead times, capacity planning, and performance to ensure demand plans are executable.

• Provide bandwidth and support for the implementation of NetSuite and Anaplan, and lead the sunsetting and transition of Intacct and the proprietary BI demand planning tool.

• Crosstrain team members on core analysis activities and specialized reporting to ensure continuity of knowledge and process.

• Manage risks associated with system transitions and ongoing operations and identify and capture cost savings opportunities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, or operations analysis, with a demonstrated ability to structure and lead complex analyses independently, from ambiguous problem through actionable recommendation

• Proven track record working directly with internal managers and leadership to align demand plans with business priorities, and with external vendors and suppliers to resolve capacity constraints and performance issues

• Experience supporting or leading ERP/system implementations (e.g., NetSuite, Anaplan) and system transitions/sunsetting (e.g., Intacct, legacy or proprietary BI tools), with the bandwidth to manage these alongside core planning responsibilities

• Strong analytical and statistical forecasting skills (Excel, ERP/planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• Experience with vendor management, including performance tracking and capacity negotiations

• Ability to cross‑train and develop team members on core analysis activities and specialized reporting

• Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and mitigate operational and project risks, and to identify and capture cost savings opportunities

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable plans for managers, vendors, and cross‑functional teams

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related field

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote

The expected base salary range for this position is $94,000-$102,000, however the offered salarymay be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.