Supply Planning Analyst - 26259

ZipRecruiter; Flower Mound (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst for an 18-month+ contract. This fully remote role requires strong data analytics and communication skills, with a focus on supply chain management and collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• Strong data analytics skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across global teams.
• Experience in demand and supply planning for new product launches.

Responsibilities

• Managing and analyzing global supply and demand data to support operational decision-making.
• Developing and executing global allocation plans to ensure product availability across regions.
• Coordinating with regional teams to articulate a consolidated global supply picture.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SAP S4/HANA

Microsoft Azure

SQL Data Warehouse

Job description

Our client, a global leader in the medical device industry, has an immediate opening for a Supply Planning Analyst for an 18-month+ contract opportunity. The company offers results-driven individuals a place where they can make a difference every day. You will have the opportunity to work with like-minded, self-directed, and detail-oriented top talents in a highly collaborative and professional environment.

Remote Role

This fully remote analyst role requires strong data analytics skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Advanced Excel skills are essential, with experience in building PowerBI dashboards being highly desirable. An understanding of demand and supply, along with SAP background, is required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing and analyzing global supply and demand data to support operational decision-making.
2. Developing and executing global allocation plans to ensure product availability across regions.
3. Handling order management activities to maintain accuracy and meet business needs.
4. Coordinating with regional teams to articulate a consolidated global supply picture.
5. Leading data collection and consolidation for new product launches, including phase-in and phase-out strategies.
6. Supporting the SAP Material Reservation process to optimize supply chain performance.
7. Assisting with international Last Time Buy planning and service parts strategies.
8. Helping to build SAP capability within the business unit through training and system optimization.
9. Responding to data requests from internal stakeholders with timely, actionable insights.

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
2. Strong data analytics skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly.
3. Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across global teams.
4. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
5. Experience in demand and supply planning for new product launches.
6. Proven ability to analyze and evaluate global demand plans, inventory levels, and net requirement plans.
7. Familiarity with SAP Material Reservation and supply allocation processes.
8. Experience in coordinating cross-regional supply planning and articulating global supply chain needs.
9. Background in international Last Time Buy and service planning.
10. Advanced Excel skills.
11. Experience with Power BI dashboards is a plus.
12. Knowledge of SAP, especially SAP S4/HANA, and demand/supply planning in SAP environments.
13. Power BI development and administration experience is advantageous.
14. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Azure and SQL Data Warehouse is beneficial.