NPI Supply & Demand Analyst — Data-Driven

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bonus

paid time off

generous 401k match

tuition reimbursement

wellbeing resources

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Demand Supply Analyst to coordinate across functions and drive end-to-end supply and demand management for new product introductions. You will partner with manufacturing, product development, procurement, and engineering teams to plan material readiness and mitigate risks throughout development and launch cycles.

The role requires strong data analytics, attention to process improvements, and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics and Data Systems or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience (Masters + 3+ years acceptable).
• Strong spreadsheet, modeling and visualization skills (Excel, Python, Tableau).
• Presentation and communication skills.
• Bilingual Mandarin strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPI operational readiness to meet customer requirements by partnering with cross-functional teams to establish program plans, identify risks, and execute mitigation strategies for time-sensitive product launches.
• Own end-to-end supply and demand management for multiple components, ensuring optimal performance across inventory, cost, service levels, and supply continuity.
• Lead collaboration across manufacturing, product development, supply chain, procurement, engineering, and logistics teams to support successful prototype builds and product launches.
• Plan, schedule, and manage material readiness for development builds, including supplier coordination, delivery tracking, and validation of incoming material quality.
• Monitor and report materials clear to build status, proactively identifying risks and driving issues to resolution to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate with procurement managers and suppliers to improve supplier performance, mitigate supply risks, and ensure continuity of supply throughout development and production ramp.
• Analyze business trends, demand patterns, and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support customer allocation priorities and balance supply with evolving demand requirements.
• Track and manage inventory across NPI or MP phases, minimizing aging, excess stock, and supply risk.
• Ensure production, planning, and supply chain teams are prepared for mass production ramp-up, enabling smooth transition from development to high-volume manufacturing.
• Identify and resolve complex cross-organizational operational and technical challenges, developing practical solutions that support business and program objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Bilingual Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics and Data Systems or equivalent

Masters degree with 3+ years of experience (alternative)

Tools

Excel

Python

Tableau

Job description

ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Demand Supply Analyst to coordinate across functions and drive end-to-end supply and demand management for new product introductions. You will partner with manufacturing, product development, procurement, and engineering teams to plan material readiness and mitigate risks throughout development and launch cycles.

The role requires strong data analytics, attention to process improvements, and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders.