Supply Chain Analyst (Demand Planning)

Ektello; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektello is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst (Demand Planning) for a 12-month onsite assignment in Plano, TX. The role focuses on coordinating demand planning and PSI processes with Product Managers and Key Account Managers.

Responsibilities include preparing materials for demand planning meetings, securing sales and production visibility, reviewing documents for accuracy, supporting forecast inputs and variance analysis, and maintaining inventories to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Supply Chain Management
• Microsoft Office proficient, especially Advanced Excel skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with retail partners and senior leadership
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make sound, data driven decisions in complex and evolving business environments

Responsibilities

• Prepare material for Demand Planning (PSI) and business update meetings in which critical supply and demand issues are discussed for decisions
• Perform planning to secure sales and production visibility through improvement and stabilization of logic that provides Return to Forecast (RTF)
• Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and achieve confirmation to standards and specifications
• Support demand review processes through forecast inputs, reporting, and variance analysis
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Forecasting revenue

Accountability

Collaboration

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

2-4 years experience in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Lookups

Complex formulas

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Supply Chain Analyst (Demand Planning)

Client: Global leader in Technology/ Electronics

Duration: 12 months with HIGH chance for extension or become permanent

Work Location: Plano, TX

Schedule: M-F (Fully Onsite)

Pay rate: $33-36.19/hr w2 + Benefits

Top required skills/experience: 2+ years of relevant professional experience Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills – VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, etc.

Demand Planning Summary: The main function of a supply chain analyst is to coordinate and be responsible for key supply chain processes such as demand planning and drive PSI process with Product Managers and Key Account Managers. PSI is responsible for driving end-to-end demand planning and managing forecasts with analysis and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare material for Demand Planning (PSI) and business update meetings in which critical supply and demand issues are discussed for decisions
• Perform planning to secure sales and production visibility through improvement and stabilization of logic that provides Return to Forecast (RTF)
• Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy, and achieve confirmation to standards and specifications
• Support demand review processes through forecast inputs, reporting, and variance analysis
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• An innate ability to commit to short-term results while forecasting future revenue, and able to be held accountable for both short-term success and longer-term strategy
• Strong collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Results-oriented; capable of significantly increasing business unit performance, as well as formulating and implementing strategic business decisions

Education/Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and experience in managing and developing direct reports
• Microsoft Office proficient, especially Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas)
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with retail partners and senior leadership
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make sound, data driven decisions in complex and evolving business environments

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