Network Planning Specialist

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA is seeking a senior supply chain planner responsible for end-to-end inventory deployment, allocation and network planning. You will lead analysis, scenario modeling, and cross-functional coordination to optimize service levels and working capital.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, 2-5+ years in supply chain, strong analytics, Excel, and SAP/OMP experience, plus excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-5+ years in supply chain, demand/supply planning, transportation, or customer service.
• Experience in fast paced, cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with Excel required.
• Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics.
• Experience with planning systems such as SAP or OMP.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end inventory deployment, allocation, and network planning decisions.
• Execute short- and mid-term inventory deployment across plants, distribution centers, and regions.
• Identify supply risks using horizon-based analysis, inventory levels, inbound timing, QA release status, and capacity constraints.
• Monitor system alerts, inventory imbalances, and service risks.
• Lead cross-functional resolution efforts.
• Make trade-off decisions between service, cost, capacity, and waste.
• Define and govern allocation strategies, prioritization rules, and inventory segmentation policies.
• Make final mitigation strategy decisions aligned with Order-to-Cash and Commercial inputs.
• Lead critical allocation decisions during constrained supply situations.
• Communicate allocation strategies, service risks, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders.
• Engage with stakeholders in planning forums.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Develop reporting on COF, waste, capacity utilization, supply payload, and redeployment cost.
• Perform root cause analysis on service failures, inventory excess/shortage, and network inefficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, and working capital optimization.
• Conduct scenario modeling and what-if analysis.
• Own and maintain network planning master data.
• Ensure data integrity for planning and execution.
• Drive planning system and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

AI-Enabled tools

Data analysis

Scenario modeling

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

OMP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Own end-to-end inventory deployment, allocation, and network planning decisions


• Execute short- and mid-term inventory deployment across plants, distribution centers, and regions


• Identify supply risks using horizon-based analysis, inventory levels, inbound timing, QA release status, and capacity constraints


• Monitor system alerts, inventory imbalances, and service risks


• Lead cross-functional resolution efforts


• Make trade-off decisions between service, cost, capacity, and waste


• Define and govern allocation strategies, prioritization rules, and inventory segmentation policies


• Make final mitigation strategy decisions aligned with Order-to-Cash and Commercial inputs


• Lead critical allocation decisions during constrained supply situations


• Communicate allocation strategies, service risks, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders


• Engage with stakeholders in planning forums


• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations


• Develop reporting on COF, waste, capacity utilization, supply payload, and redeployment cost


• Perform root cause analysis on service failures, inventory excess/shortage, and network inefficiencies


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, and working capital optimization


• Conduct scenario modeling and what-if analysis


• Own and maintain network planning master data


• Ensure data integrity for planning and execution


• Drive planning system and process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required


• 2-5+ years of experience in supply chain, demand/supply planning, transportation, or customer service


• Experience working in fast paced, cross-functional environments


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with Excel required


• Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics


• Experience with planning systems such as SAP or OMP


• Clear written and verbal communication skills


• Strong organization and time management skills


• Ability to work with large datasets and extract insights


• Ability to make timely decisions with imperfect data


• Must be authorized to work in the United States; position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory deployment, allocation strategies, and network planning, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in leveraging advanced analytics and planning systems to optimize supply chain operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Deployment Management


• Supply Chain Analysis


• SAP Planning Systems


• Data-Driven Decision Making


• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Hard Skills

• Inventory Allocation


• Supply Chain Planning


• Root Cause Analysis


• Scenario Modeling


• Data Analysis


• Cost Reduction Strategies


• Capacity Utilization


• Quality Assurance


• Mitigation Strategy Development


• Reporting and Insights

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Problem Solving


• Communication Skills


• Organization Skills


• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain


• Demand Planning


• Inventory Management


• Logistics


• Order-to-Cash

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Excel


• AI-Enabled Tools


• Advanced Analytics


• Planning Systems