Supply Planning Analyst

Interstate Batteries; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries in Dallas seeks a Supply Planning Analyst to support the execution of supply planning, inventory management, and customer fulfillment strategies to ensure product availability while optimizing inventory investment, working capital, and service performance.

The role partners with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and Distributor Operations to identify supply risks, support problem resolution, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, forecasting, analytics or related functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation and recommendations.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of supply plans balancing service, inventory, and operational objectives.
• Monitor inventory positions, supply constraints, forecasts, and service performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Analyze inventory health and recommend actions to improve productivity and reduce shortages or excess.
• Support inventory policy management, replenishment strategies, and long-range planning.
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and operations to monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Assist in recovery plans for constrained materials and NAC/non-NAC volumes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel (advanced)

Job description

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Job Summary

The Supply Planning Analyst supports the execution of supply planning, inventory management, and customer fulfillment strategies to ensure product availability while optimizing inventory investment, working capital, and service performance. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, this role analyzes supply and demand trends, monitors inventory health, supports supply plan execution, and provides insights to improve operational and financial performance.

The position partners closely with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and Distributor Operations to identify supply risks, support problem resolution, and drive continuous improvement. The role also supports customer inventory allocation activities during periods of constrained supply, helping ensure fair, data-driven decisions aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Inventory Management

• Support the development and execution of supply plans that balance customer service, inventory, and operational objectives.
• Monitor inventory positions, supply constraints, forecast changes, and service performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Analyze inventory health and recommend actions to improve inventory productivity, reduce shortages, and minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Support inventory policy management, replenishment strategies, and long-range inventory planning initiatives.
• Coordinate with supply planners and operations teams along with suppliers and procurement to monitor supply performance and resolve issues impacting product availability.
• Assist in developing recovery plans for constrained materials and product shortages while accounting for the differences in NAC and non-NAC customer volume.

Planning Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs related to inventory, supply performance, service levels, and forecast attainment.
• Perform root cause analysis on supply, inventory, and service issues and provide actionable recommendations.
• Translate business challenges into data-driven insights that support decision making.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning activities through reporting and analysis.

Customer Allocation & Supply Execution

• Support inventory allocation processes during constrained supply situations by evaluating available inventory, open orders, forecasted demand, and business priorities.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain Analysts (SCA’s) and Supply Planning teams to communicate allocation decisions and supply impacts.
• Maintain visibility of constrained products and support execution of allocation strategies when required.
• Lead critical supply and allocation reviews to help balance customer needs with available inventory.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Demand Planning, Procurement, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, SCA’s and Operations to ensure alignment on supply and inventory plans.
• Support new product launches, product transitions, customer onboarding, and commercialization activities.
• Communicate supply risks, inventory concerns, and recommended actions to stakeholders.
• Participate in S&OP/IBP processes through analysis, reporting, and preparation of planning inputs.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting, automation, and data quality.
• Drive adoption of tools and systems that improve planning efficiency and decision-making.
• Support development of standard operating procedures, metrics, and best practices across the planning organization.
• Leverage SAP, Power BI, Excel, and other planning tools to improve visibility and scalability.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, forecasting, analytics, operations, or related supply chain functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make recommendations.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience supporting S&OP, inventory management, or supply planning processes.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP).

Manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or supply chain experience

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

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.

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