Strategic Network Planning Analyst

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

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.