Supply Chain Analyst

Centric Fiber Op Co, LLC•The Woodlands, TX

4d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Centric Fiber delivers high-speed internet to commercial and residential developments and master-planned communities across Texas, Arizona, and Central Florida. The Supply Chain Analyst I supports the materials, vehicles, contractor crews, and inventory needed to align supply with construction and installation demand. Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain, this analytically focused role covers procurement, fleet management, contractor management, warehouse inventory, and reporting. It offers broad, hands-on exposure across the supply chain function for a data-driven, detail-oriented analyst. The position is full-time and based in the company’s Woodlands, Texas headquarters. It is performed in-office, with periodic travel to warehouse, fleet, and community field sites. The analyst maintains supply and demand models; supports contractor rate negotiations and strategic supply agreements; monitors contractor compliance; develops fleet service and replacement requirements; oversees inventory accuracy; and provides reports and analysis to support operational and budgeting decisions. Responsibilities may evolve as the supply chain function and company grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative ability through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and building and maintaining forecasting or scenario models.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with vendors, contractors, and field teams.
Ability to learn ERP, procurement, and inventory systems quickly.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs during warehouse cycle counts and receiving.
Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Degree concentration or coursework in supply chain management.
1 to 2 years of experience, including internships, in supply chain, procurement, inventory management, fleet management, or operations analysis.
Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite, particularly purchasing, inventory, and vendor management modules.
Experience in telecommunications, construction, utilities, or field-services environments.
Familiarity with fleet management or telematics platforms.
Working knowledge of SQL or Python for data analysis; AI platforms are a plus.
Interest in pursuing a professional certification such as ASCM CPIM or CSCP.

Responsibilities

Maintain and curate supply and demand models forecasting material and equipment needs based on community build schedules, subscriber growth, and installation volume.
Monitor vendor lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder points, and flag projected shortages or excess inventory.
Update models as project timelines, pricing, and demand assumptions change, and document model logic, data sources, and assumptions.
Support labor rate negotiations with construction, splicing, and installation contractors by benchmarking market rates, analyzing bids, and modeling cost impacts.
Support strategic supply agreements through RFQ preparation, bid comparisons, pricing and term tracking, and renewal-calendar maintenance.
Create and track purchase orders, maintain vendor records, and reconcile vendor invoices against agreed pricing and contract rates.
Monitor contractor compliance documentation, track expirations, and follow up on missing or expiring documents.
Reconcile contractor invoices against approved rates and completed work, escalating discrepancies for resolution.
Maintain contractor performance scorecards in partnership with Field Operations and Quality Assurance leadership.
Track fleet utilization, preventive maintenance schedules, service history, fuel, and cost-per-vehicle data.
Develop fleet service and replacement requirements, including lifecycle analysis and replace-versus-repair recommendations for capital planning.
Coordinate vehicle maintenance with fleet service vendors and keep vehicle records, registrations, and inspections current.
Oversee warehouse inventory accuracy through cycle counts, receiving and issuing processes, and periodic reconciliations to the system of record.
Track serialized and high-value equipment, monitor shrink and obsolescence, and support material kitting for field technicians and contractors.
Recommend improvements to warehouse layout, inventory controls, and stocking levels.
Build and maintain dashboards and recurring reports on spend, inventory levels, contractor compliance, and fleet KPIs.
Perform ad hoc cost, savings, and variance analyses to support operational and budgeting decisions.