Planning Analyst

Mohawk Industries

About The Position

The Planning Analyst supports end-to-end supply planning to help ensure optimal inventory levels, product availability, and operational performance. The role develops and manages supply plans and purchase orders, analyzes supply chain performance, collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional partners, and advances continuous improvement initiatives. The analyst optimizes inventory across distribution centers, monitors service and inventory metrics, identifies risks and opportunities, and provides recommendations to senior leadership. The position also supports distribution flow planning, maintains supply master data, partners with suppliers to address constraints, and helps implement planning systems and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
2–4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and/or experience.
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High sense of urgency and ownership.
Clear and confident communication skills, including comfort presenting insights to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Adaptability and resilience when navigating supply constraints or shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage supply plans and purchase orders aligned with demand forecasts and business priorities.
Optimize inventory levels across distribution centers while balancing service levels and cost.
Use inventory policies to maintain healthy stock positions.
Analyze KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, fill rates, and service levels.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data interpretation.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Partner proactively with suppliers to resolve constraints and mitigate risk.
Maintain accurate supply master data, including lead times and capacity.
Monitor and manage supplier performance to promote reliability and accountability.
Collaborate with Demand Planning, Logistics, and Merchandising.
Support short- and long-term distribution flow planning.
Align supply strategy with broader organizational objectives.
Use supply planning systems effectively.
Support implementation of next-generation planning tools and processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within supply planning processes.