Supply Planning Analyst

Swoon; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon is seeking an experienced Supply Planning Analyst to support inventory planning and supply chain optimization in Oakland, California. The role involves managing supply planning activities, coordinating procurement, and analyzing supply risks.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain and is proficient in SAP MRP. Strong analytical skills and expertise in advanced Excel are required. Join us to optimize our supply chain and drive efficiency!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Supply Chain, Materials Planning, or Inventory Planning experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP MRP or other MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply planning activities across multiple material categories.
• Review purchase requisitions and coordinate stock transfers.
• Support inventory optimization and forecasting initiatives.

Skills

SAP MRP

Inventory Planning

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Supply Chain Analytics

Procurement Coordination

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

APICS CPIM Certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Supply Planning Analyst to support inventory planning, material forecasting, procurement coordination, and supply chain optimization within a large-scale utility environment.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of Supply Chain, Materials Planning, Inventory Planning, or related experience
• Hands‑on experience with SAP MRP (Material Requirements Planning) or other MRP systems
• Strong expertise in inventory management, forecasting, and demand planning
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
  • Conditional Formatting
  • Excel Shortcut Keys
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision‑making, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM Certification
• Experience with SAP APO, Oracle Demand Planning, or similar planning tools
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Master's Degree in a related field

What You'll Do

• Manage supply planning activities across multiple material categories
• Review purchase requisitions and coordinate stock transfers
• Support inventory optimization and forecasting initiatives
• Analyze supply risks and material shortages
• Maintain SAP planning parameters and inventory targets
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership

Top Skills

SAP MRP | Inventory Planning | Forecasting | Advanced Excel | Supply Chain Analytics | Procurement Coordination | Lean Six Sigma

If you're a data-driven supply chain professional with strong SAP and Excel expertise, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today!