Supply Chain Planner

Job Title: Supply Network Planning Analyst Duration: 09/07/2026 to 03/31/2028 Function: Supply Chain Planning / Inventory Management Description: We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Supply Network Planning Analyst to support end-to-end supply, inventory, and distribution planning across the value stream. This role combines supply network planning fundamentals with advanced analytics, reporting automation, and digital capabilities to improve visibility, service, inventory health, and decision making. Key Responsibilities: Supply Network Planning & Net Requirements Propagate net requirements upstream and constrained supply plans downstream across conversion and distribution nodes. Create and support network RCCP and MPS processes, incorporating capacity, risk, trade‑off assumptions, and multi‑site constraints. Inventory Analytics & Optimization: Analyze inventory performance across Finished Goods, Raw Materials, WIP, and SLOB inventories. Identify inventory risks, excesses, shortages, and optimization opportunities across the end‑to‑end value stream. Distribution Planning & Execution: Review distribution forecasts, plan receipts, manage inventory transfers, and coordinate movement between supply chain nodes. Design, develop, and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and self‑service analytics tools using Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms. Automate recurring planning and inventory reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Build and maintain data workflows using Alteryx, Databricks, SQL, or similar tools. Business Partnership & Operational Support Build and maintain strong working relationships with supply chain, planning, finance, digital, site, and affiliate partners. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, Operations Research, or related field. 3–7 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, supply chain analytics, business intelligence, or related analytical roles. Experience translating large datasets into actionable business insights and recommendations. Experience with at least one visualization platform such as Tableau or Power BI. Experience with at least one data engineering or analytics platform such as Alteryx, Databricks, SQL, or similar tools. Strong understanding of supply, inventory, distribution, or network planning processes. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with RCCP, MPS, net requirements planning, deployment planning, IBP/S&OP, or end‑to‑end supply network planning. Experience with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, OMP, Kinaxis, or similar platforms. Experience with inventory entitlement models, safety stock methodologies, SLOB management, or inventory optimization. Experience developing Microsoft Copilot Agents, Databricks Genies, or similar AI‑enabled analytics solutions. Python or other advanced analytical programming experience. APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP preferred. What Success Looks Like: Delivers reliable supply network planning insights that improve visibility to risks, constraints, inventory opportunities, and service impacts. Improves planning and inventory reporting through dashboards, automation, and scalable data workflows. Supports feasible supply plans that balance service, inventory, capacity, and cash flow objectives. Becomes a trusted analytical partner to Supply Chain, Inventory, Planning, and leadership stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr