Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Careismatic Brands; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Attractive Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Careismatic Brands in Sherman Oaks, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Analyst to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, statistical models, and insights from cross-functional partners. This role emphasizes data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced environment with ownership over forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel, able to partner with Sales, Merchandising,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Highly analytical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to take ownership, make sound business decisions, and follow through on commitments.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Curious and forward-thinking mindset with a desire to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales, statistical models, category-level plans, and business insights.
• Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to incorporate relevant business inputs into the forecast.
• Monitor weekly key performance indicators and present performance insights, risks, and recommended actions to leadership.
• Analyze and improve forecast accuracy for assigned categories and items.
• Optimize inventory levels by aligning supply with demand and maintaining appropriate weeks of supply targets.
• Proactively identify inventory and supply risks and develop recommendations to maintain in-stock performance at target levels.
• Expedite work orders when necessary to support in-stock goals and minimize potential stockouts.
• Recommend transportation changes when needed to mitigate supply risks and maintain in-stock targets.
• Manage inventory levels by evaluating demand, supply, and safety stock parameters to maintain target inventory levels.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and minimize inventory exposure while maintaining service-level goals.
• Take ownership of assigned categories and continuously identify opportunities to improve planning processes, efficiency, and business results.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Careismatic Brands outfits our community of care through our portfolio of market-leading brands that meet the diverse needs of healthcare professionals worldwide. We are one piece of a larger community of those who are and are cared for. Whether it’s medical professionals or the patients they serve, we are inspired by those who wear our uniforms every day.

The Supply Chain Planning Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts by leveraging category-level plans, historical sales data, statistical models, and insights from cross-functional partners. This role will monitor key performance indicators, proactively identify risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions, and develop actionable solutions to optimize inventory and supply.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where they can take ownership of their business and make data-driven decisions.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in our corporate office in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Salary Range: $70,000-$82,800 DOE

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales, statistical models, category-level plans, and business insights.
• Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to incorporate relevant business inputs into the forecast.
• Monitor weekly key performance indicators and present performance insights, risks, and recommended actions to leadership.
• Analyze and improve forecast accuracy for assigned categories and items.
• Optimize inventory levels by aligning supply with demand and maintaining appropriate weeks of supply targets.
• Proactively identify inventory and supply risks and develop recommendations to maintain in-stock performance at target levels.
• Expedite work orders when necessary to support in-stock goals and minimize potential stockouts.
• Recommend transportation changes when needed to mitigate supply risks and maintain in-stock targets.
• Manage inventory levels by evaluating demand, supply, and safety stock parameters to maintain target inventory levels.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and minimize inventory exposure while maintaining service-level goals.
• Take ownership of assigned categories and continuously identify opportunities to improve planning processes, efficiency, and business results.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data.
• Highly analytical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to take ownership, make sound business decisions, and follow through on commitments.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Curious and forward-thinking mindset with a desire to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excited by the opportunity to help build and scale an innovative, data-driven demand planning function.

What’s In It For You

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Attractive Paid time off
• Vision insurance

At Careismatic Brands, we believe in the power of care. It’s the force that drives and inspires us, inside our company and out in the world. It’s why we strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive organization – an ever‑evolving imperative - where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their ideas and perspectives forward.

Careismatic embraces the differences that make our organization unique. We are strengthened by diversity in all its forms – including but not limited to race, religion, ethnicity, age, national origin, gender identity, and sexual orientation.