Demand Planning Analyst

Job Description
As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for optimizing inventory levels to strike a balance between investments and fill rates in both B2B and retail environments. You will play a key role in building and establishing demand planning processes from the ground up within a start-up environment. This includes analyzing forecasting systems, addressing items with limited demand history, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring alignment with vendor requirements.

A successful candidate must be able to:

• Build and implement demand planning processes in a start-up environment.
• Review and oversee forecasts for high-volume and new parts, continuously monitoring inventory levels to achieve customer fill rate and inventory objectives.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of historical trends, comparable products, parts, and sales and marketing data to apply optimal forecasting methods.
• Proactively enhance demand planning, inventory performance, and supply chain efficiency.
• Work with multiple product lines and manage replenishment, deployment, and forecasting strategies.
• Incorporate lead times, pricing, and supplier sourcing into decision-making processes.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and both US and international vendors.
• Generate detailed, analytical reports for strategic insights and presentations.
• Ensure ERP system recommendations (Oracle NetSuite experience required) align with vendor ordering requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a private company within construction, manufacturing, or construction manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience working with both US and international vendors.
• Proficient in ERP systems, with specific experience in Oracle NetSuite.
• Demonstrated analytical forecasting skills with the ability to adapt and collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a data-driven mindset.
• Bachelors degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is a plus.

Work Environment:

• This is a 100% onsite role located in Commerce, TX.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Physical Requirements:

• This position may involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and computer-based work. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary.