Supply Planning Analyst

Interstate All Battery Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

Onsite fitness center

Professional development opportunities

Bonus structure

Job summary

Interstate All Battery Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst to own end-to-end planning for assigned suppliers. You will develop constrained production plans and deployment recommendations to support the S&OP process, manage inventory levels, and prepare thorough purchase plans.

You will collaborate with Procurement and major suppliers to meet plans, analyze supply/demand imbalances, monitor KPI performance, and drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years experience in supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• BA/BS degree in supply chain, logistics, business, technical, or an equivalent discipline.
• Strong internal‑customer orientation and ability to diagnose and resolve complex SCM problems with urgency.
• Experience in end‑to‑end supply chain management involving distribution, inventory management, and project management.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze SCM problems and develop solutions.
• Passion for driving continuous improvement through root‑cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop a monthly supply plan based on projected purchases to drive product availability to distributors.
• Work closely with Procurement and directly with major suppliers so they can meet purchase plans without shortages.
• Analyze supply and demand imbalances and facilitate resolution across the supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and drive improvement initiatives.
• Incorporate inventory planning for highly seasonal and promoted products and ensure distributor inventory settings are updated accordingly.
• Create and submit purchase orders to assigned suppliers for replenishment of fulfillment centers.
• Allocate constrained parts in close coordination with the commercial team.
• Assist in quantifying and defining the scope for capacity, resource, logistics, and supply chain planning.
• Develop into a super user of planning tools.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

End-to-end SCM

Root-cause analysis

Internal-customer orientation

Supply chain planning

Education

BA/BS in supply chain, logistics, business, technical, or equivalent

Tools

Forecasting software

MRP systems

Master Production Scheduling

ERP planning tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Supply Planning Analyst is responsible for end-to-end planning and management for assigned suppliers. The role will develop a constrained production plan and deployment recommendations using appropriate planning tools in support of the S&OP process, manage service performance, inventory levels, and provide thorough purchase plans to ensure suppliers support inventory needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a monthly supply plan based on projected purchases to drive product availability to distributors.
• Work closely with Procurement and directly with major suppliers so they can meet purchase plans without shortages.
• Analyze supply and demand imbalances and facilitate resolution across the supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and drive improvement initiatives.
• Incorporate inventory planning for highly seasonal and promoted products and ensure distributor inventory settings are updated accordingly.
• Create and submit purchase orders to assigned suppliers for replenishment of fulfillment centers.
• Allocate constrained parts in close coordination with the commercial team.
• Assist in quantifying and defining the scope for capacity, resource, logistics, and supply chain planning.
• Develop into a super user of planning tools.

Basic Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of experience in supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• BA/BS degree in supply chain, logistics, business, technical, or an equivalent discipline.
• Strong internal‑customer orientation and ability to diagnose and resolve complex SCM problems with urgency.
• Experience in end‑to‑end supply chain management involving distribution, inventory management, and project management.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to analyze SCM problems and develop solutions.
• Passion for driving continuous improvement through root‑cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification.
• Green Belt Certification.
• Familiarity with lean Six Sigma tools, methodologies, and disciplines.
• Knowledge of forecasting, Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, Finite Scheduling, and Distribution Requirements Planning.

Application Notice

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

EEO Statement

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

Benefits

Health: Comprehensive healthcare benefits, company‑supported wellness program, onsite fitness center (benefits vary by office).

Career: Wide range of professional development opportunities, training, resources, and tools.

Money: Competitive pay and bonus structure, savings and investment options that help employees reach their financial goals.