Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Planning Enablement

McKesson’s Corporate; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Planning Enablement, is a key analytical and process-focused resource within the Supply Chain Center of Excellence.

The role combines planning systems proficiency with analytics and structured problem-solving to support the planning organization from system implementation through steady-state operations. The hybrid Las Colinas-based position requires 7+ years in planning, analytics, or enablement, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, analytics, or enablement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics or related field.
• Proficiency in Kinaxis Maestro or similar planning systems.
• Experience with Python or automation to streamline workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop planning dashboards to monitor demand, supply, and inventory metrics.
• Translate Kinaxis outputs into actionable insights for planning cadences.
• Create process documentation and SOPs; develop training materials.
• Identify process gaps and drive improvements to reduce manual work.
• Support system transitions and ensure adoption across teams.

Skills

Kinaxis Maestro

Python

Automation

Analytics

Problem solving

Project leadership

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Six Sigma tools

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Planning Enablement sits within the Supply Chain Center of Excellence and serves as an analytical and process-oriented resource across the Supply Chain Planning organization. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Planning Enablement, this role combines planning systems proficiency with analytics, process enablement, and structured problem-solving capabilities to help the planning organization operate effectively through system implementation and into steady state operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analytics & Decision Support – Develop and maintain planning performance dashboards to support visibility into demand, supply, and inventory metrics. Translate data outputs from Kinaxis into actionable insights that inform tactical and strategic planning cadences. Apply structured problem-solving to planning challenges, diagnosing root causes, and building analytical solutions that address the underlying issue rather than just the symptom. Leverage automation tools to streamline recurring analytical tasks, reduce manual effort, and increase the speed and reliability of planning insights.
• Knowledge Management & Training Enablement – Build and maintain institutional knowledge assets for the COE, including process documentation and SOPs. Support the development and delivery of training materials that help demand planners, supply planners, and buyers adopt new Kinaxis-enabled ways of working. Identify gaps in process adoption across the planning organization and recommend targeted enablement interventions. Support planning process and system transitions by assessing stakeholder readiness, facilitating communication, and tracking adoption to ensure new ways of working take hold across the planning organization.
• Process Enablement & Improvement – Partner with the Planning Enablement Director to support strategic planning by surfacing operational patterns and translating weekly planning insights into decision-ready inputs for strategic review cycles. Identify inefficiencies and friction points across planning processes, including demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management . Partner with process owners and the Planning Enablement Director to design and implement improvements that increase planning effectiveness and reduce manual work.
• Planning Systems Enablement & Evolution – Develop functional proficiency in Kinaxis Maestro, with the ability to navigate the system, interpret outputs, and support planning users in effective daily use. Identify opportunities to leverage AI-enabled tools and automation within planning processes, partnering with the System Enablement team to advance adoption. Maintain awareness of the planning systems roadmap and ensure analytical work and process documentation stay aligned with evolving system capabilities. Operate within established systems governance boundaries, escalating to the System Enablement team as appropriate.

Location

Hybrid role, must live near Las Colinas office. Up to 5% travel. This role is a hybrid position. The selected candidate is expected to work on-site at our Las Colinas office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in-office days may be designated based on team needs and business priorities.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics or related field, or equivalent experience.

Critical Skills

• 7+ years in supply chain planning, analytics, or process enablement roles.
• Functional proficiency in Kinaxis Maestro or comparable advanced planning system.
• Demonstrated experience applying Python or automation tools to streamline workflows.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Project leadership and execution in complex technical environments.
• Translating planning data into clear, decision-ready insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Driving innovation and process improvement across supply chain processes.
• Championing cross-functional collaboration and enterprise-first mindset.
• Leading change and fostering adoption of new technologies and processes.

Additional Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to translate planning data and process insights into clear recommendations.
• Experience developing process documentation, SOPs, and training materials that drive adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management teams.
• Change management orientation, with experience supporting organizations through system or process transitions.
• Familiar with continuous improvement methodology such as Six Sigma.

Physical Requirements

Traditional office requirements. A large percentage of time performing computer-based work is required.

Compensation

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $104,000 - $173,300.

Equal Opportunity

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.