Supply Chain Analyst

Centric Fiber Op Co•The Woodlands, TX

9h•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 helps ensure materials, vehicles, and contractor crews are available at the right time and cost. Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain, this analytical role spans procurement, fleet management, contractor management, and warehouse inventory. The analyst maintains supply and demand models to align materials and equipment with construction and installation needs; supports labor-rate negotiations and strategic supply agreements; monitors contractor compliance; defines fleet service and replacement requirements; and oversees warehouse inventory accuracy. The role offers broad, hands-on exposure across the supply chain function and is intended for a detail-oriented, data-driven analyst. Responsibilities may evolve as the supply chain function and company grow. This is a full-time, in-office position at the company’s headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas, with periodic travel to warehouse, fleet, and community field sites.

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, including 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 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 an 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.
One to two years of experience, including internships, in supply chain, procurement, inventory management, fleet management, or operations analysis.
Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite, particularly its 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; familiarity with AI platforms is a plus.
Interest in pursuing a professional certification such as ASCM CPIM or CSCP.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update 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, and reorder points; identify potential shortages or excess inventory and document model logic, data sources, and assumptions.
Support contractor labor-rate negotiations by benchmarking market rates, analyzing bids, and modeling the cost impact of proposed changes.
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 invoices against agreed pricing and contract rates.
Track contractor compliance documentation, monitor expiration dates, 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 fleet maintenance with service vendors and keep vehicle records, registrations, and inspections current.
Maintain warehouse inventory accuracy through cycle counts, receiving and issuing processes, and system reconciliations.
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, contractor compliance, and fleet KPIs.
Perform ad hoc cost, savings, and variance analyses to support operational and budgeting decisions.