Supply Chain & Demand Planning Specialist

ektello; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektello is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Demand Planning Specialist to own account-level demand forecasts and drive inventory optimization across customer accounts and DTC channels. You will serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, delivering early warnings and mitigating risks in a dynamic hardware environment.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with 5–7 years in Supply Chain, Forecasting, or Business Operations, and a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years in supply chain, forecasting, or business operations.
• Experience in hardware, consumer electronics, or Fortune 500/global environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own account-level demand forecasts for specific customer accounts or sales channels with daily/weekly rhythm.
• Validate orders, replenishment, and inventory fulfillment to ensure revenue recognition.
• Provide early warnings and mitigation strategies for channel inventory risks with cross-functional collaboration.
• Optimize digital appliance (DA) inventory across DC locations and DTC channels to maximize sales while minimizing risk and cost.
• Lead supply chain initiatives for accounts/channels and coordinate with internal/external partners across functions.
• Execute strategic supply chain projects on behalf of the broader Supply Chain Team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Demand planning

Business analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (strong plus)

Job description

Supply Chain & Demand Planning Specialist

Location: Onsite, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Pay Rate: $35.20 / hour on W2
Top Skills Required: Stakeholder Management, Demand Planning, Business Analysis

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Supply Chain & Demand Planning Specialist to own account-level demand forecasts, drive financial forecast achievements, and optimize digital appliance inventory across customer account distribution centers and DTC channels. In this role, you will act as the key supply chain liaison for internal and external stakeholders, providing critical early warnings, mitigating inventory risks, and executing strategic supply chain initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own account-level demand forecasts for specific customer accounts or sales channels, operating on a rigorous daily/weekly forecast rhythm.
• Ensure financial forecast achievement by account through meticulous validation of orders, replenishment, and inventory fulfillment/delivery for revenue recognition.
• Provide early warnings and actionable mitigation strategies for channel inventory risks, guiding cross-functional teams to resolve internal and customer supply chain/financial roadblocks.
• Optimize Digital Appliance (DA) inventory across customer account DC locations and DTC channels to maximize sales while minimizing inventory risks and costs utilizing KPIs, real-time orders, forecasts, and channel sell-out data.
• Serve as the primary supply chain lead and liaison for accounts/channels, collaborating with external partners and internal stakeholders across multiple functions for initiatives and exception management.
• Execute strategic supply chain projects and initiatives on behalf of the broader Supply Chain Team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a strong plus.
• Experience: 5–7 years of professional experience in fields such as Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Innovation, or Business Operations.
• Industry Background: Experience working within a hardware, consumer electronics, or global/Fortune 500 company environment is highly preferred.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct P&L analysis and business case justifications. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (including PowerPoint mastery), with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with executive-level stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Matrix Environment: Proven success working with cross-functional resources in a complex, matrixed organization.