Supply Chain Analyst I (Early Career)

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Early Career Supply Chain Analyst, you will help plan, optimize, and strengthen EchoStar’s end-to-end supply chain. You will support demand planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory strategy, using analytics and AI to anticipate disruptions and address operational challenges such as lead-time variability, supplier performance, and cost-to-serve. You will use modern AI tools and automated workflows to improve productivity, forecasting, and operational problem-solving. The role offers hands-on, on-site experience in the Greater Denver Area. You will own live enterprise workflows, partner with cross-functional leaders, and contribute to a resilient and efficient supply network. EchoStar provides structured onboarding, one-to-one mentorship from experienced supply chain leaders, practical skill-building on live enterprise systems, and a defined progression pathway within its global operations organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
0–2 years of foundational experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, demand planning, or operations analysis, including experience through full-time work, co-ops, internships, research, or applied capstone projects.
Foundational knowledge of end-to-end supply chain principles, including inventory management, procurement, demand forecasting, or logistics and distribution flows.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, such as pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from operational data.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Accountability, organizational discipline, attention to detail, and a continuous-learning mindset.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on exposure to Tableau, Power BI, or basic SQL.
Understanding of workflow mapping tools such as Visio or Lucidchart.
Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma concepts.
Exposure to enterprise ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Proactive experimentation with AI features, Copilot tools, and emerging technologies for process improvement.

Responsibilities

Build domain knowledge across EchoStar’s end-to-end supply chain operations with a manager and mentor during the first 90 days.
Support demand planning and inventory forecasting, balancing stock levels against service and cost targets.
Analyze supplier performance, lead times, and logistics costs to identify operational risks and optimization opportunities.
Support procurement workflows, including purchase order administration, vendor coordination, and contract compliance.
Build, automate, and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to provide visibility into inventory, fulfillment, and supply chain KPIs.
Collaborate with operations, finance, engineering, and vendor partners to streamline the flow of goods and information.
Use AI-powered forecasting, automated data pipelines, and workflow tools to improve planning accuracy and reduce manual tasks.
Identify process bottlenecks, lead root-cause investigations, and present actionable recommendations to operational leadership.