Strategic Category & Forecast Planner

Alarm Com; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alarm.com is seeking a Supply Chain Category Planner to own all aspects of the supply chain for a hardware category. The role supports forecasting, buying, supplier management, and cross-functional engagement.

An analytical mindset and strong business acumen are essential as you collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to optimize inventory and product launches. The position requires a BS/BA in a related field and 2+ years in supply chain or logistics, with flexibility to work

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a similar role.
• Willingness to work outside standard business hours with overseas stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving aptitude.
• Self-starter who can operate independently.
• Team player with a positive attitude and flexibility.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Experience with MicroStrategy and PowerBI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply and demand for specific product categories, minimizing overstock and stockouts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all supply chain communication with suppliers, including production planning and product portfolio management.
• Proactively gather information to make rational forecasting decisions using historical data trends and communicate with stakeholders.
• Utilize proactive analysis to make inventory replenishment decisions.
• Manage product transitions: coordinate with Product Managers and Marketing on availability and rollout timelines; collaborate with suppliers on lead times and production schedules; develop forecast and purchase requirements; manage discontinuations (EOL) and minimize obsolescence.
• Maintain organized data for month end reporting, leadership meetings, and KPI review.
• Facilitate meetings with internal and external contacts for a specific category; respond to inquiries with strong communication.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, etc.
• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and analyze RMA data to improve quality and reduce RMA rate for assigned product categories.
• Use sound business judgment to navigate ambiguity and support supply chain goals.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel

PowerBI

MicroStrategy

Independent worker

Team player

Strong communication skills

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics or related field

Tools

MicroStrategy

PowerBI

MS Office

Job description

Alarm.com is seeking a Supply Chain Category Planner to own all aspects of the supply chain for a hardware category. The role supports forecasting, buying, supplier management, and cross-functional engagement.

An analytical mindset and strong business acumen are essential as you collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to optimize inventory and product launches. The position requires a BS/BA in a related field and 2+ years in supply chain or logistics, with flexibility to work