Supply Chain Demand Planning Analyst

Ektello; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektello is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst in Plano, Texas. This fully onsite, 12+ month contract position offers $37.50 per hour on W2. You will manage end-to-end supply plans, optimize inventory flow, and drive purchasing, allocation, and reporting workflows.

The role requires strong analytical skills, data management, and proficiency in Excel; SAP experience is beneficial. Candidates should be prepared to collaborate with cross-functional teams across global manufacturing centers.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Operations Research, Business Administration, MIS, Engineering; high school diploma/GED with 8–10 years heavy related supply chain experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Supply Plan & Category Management: manage categories and inventory flow, coordinate with GOC, and communicate with account teams on supply topics.
• PO Confirmation & ECP Execution: collect feedback, consolidate SKU lists for PO confirmation and ECP, issue factory POs.
• PSI Analysis & Variance Tracking: analyze weekly PSI data, create simulation tools for factory supply/demand changes, identify RTD variances.
• Inventory Optimization & Transfers: monitor inventory, initiate stock transfers, prevent aging inventory, track arrivals, and expedite as needed.
• Reporting & Cross-Functional Allocation: publish weekly reports, drive supply discussions, initiate allocation meetings, ensure execution with Demand Fulfillment Team.
• Documentation & Compliance: review documents, record production metrics, maintain inventories, reconcile systems with real-time data.

Skills

Demand Planning/Forecasting

Data Analysis

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM / related field

Operations Research

Business Administration

MIS

Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supply Chain Analyst Plano, TX (Fully Onsite) 12+ Month Contract (with hire and multi-extension capability) $37.50 / hour on W2

Top Skills Required:

Demand Planning/Forecasting Data Analysis Business Acumen

Position Summary:

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Supply Chain Analyst to coordinate and expedite the flow of work, inventory, and materials across departments and global manufacturing centers. In this role, you will manage end-to-end supply plans, oversee category-level inventory flow versus aggregate demand simulation, and drive critical purchasing, allocation, and reporting workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Supply Plan & Category Management: Manage assigned categories, overseeing inventory flow versus aggregate demand simulation, coordinating closely with the Global Operations Center (GOC), and communicating with account teams and business counterparts on supply-related topics.
• PO Confirmation & ECP Execution: Collect and validate feedback from Account Teams, consolidate SKU-level lists for Purchase Order Confirmation and Exceptional Change of Plan (ECP), and issue factory purchase orders aligned to the consolidated list.
• PSI Analysis & Variance Tracking: Analyze weekly Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) data, generate simulation tools/files for factory supply and demand changes, and identify root causes for Return to Forecast (RTF) variances within locked production windows.
• Inventory Optimization & Transfers: Monitor inventory levels across the subsidiary, initiate stock transfers to optimize stock, reduce shortages, and prevent aging inventory. Track product arrival schedules, follow up on factory delays, and coordinate expedite requests.
• Reporting & Cross-Functional Allocation: Consolidate and publish weekly reports (e.g., Supply Confirmation Window, Available-to-Ship). Drive supply discussions, initiate account/SKU-level allocation meetings, and ensure execution with the Demand Fulfillment Team.
• Documentation & Compliance: Examine documents, materials, and products to assess completeness and accuracy. Record production metrics, requisition and maintain material inventories, and reconcile system-based tools providing real-time data on sales, inventory, and forecasts.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management (SCM), Operations Research, Business Administration, MIS, Engineering, or a related field (Note: High school diploma/GED with 8–10 years of heavy related supply chain experience is also acceptable).
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, data management, and computer skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and the Office Suite. Prior SAP experience is highly helpful.

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