Supply Chain Analyst

Meta•Fremont, CA

4d•$151,000 - $208,000

About The Position

Meta’s Enterprise Supply Chain team fulfills all internal end-user IT needs by developing integrated, scalable, and robust processes and systems for demand and supply planning, as well as product lifecycle management. This role requires an experienced and insightful individual to take ownership of and improve on existing processes, lead the demand planning function, and manage the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. You will be forward-thinking, and have an understanding of consumer hardware, excel at designing and implementing processes and systems that drive enterprise operations. Have a proven track record of successful system implementations—from requirements gathering through post go-live monitoring—is essential. You must also demonstrate expertise in current and emerging trends in demand planning, S&OP, and supply chain technology. This position is pivotal in reimagining operational efficiency and delivering transformative products that support a broad range of enterprise needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, S&OP related areas
2+ years of experience in other supply chain fields such as order management, warehousing, logistics and distribution
Experience working on supply chain systems (specifically related to Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Order Management, Allocations, and Fulfillment)
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing advanced planning systems
Experience coordinating global planning stakeholders
Experience in scenario modeling, experience building data models with large data sets
Experience presenting/influencing management in S&OP and other strategic discussions

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's Degree in related field
Experience and knowledge of the consumer hardware industry
Experience working in an IT function
Experience utilizing agentic workflows to automate planning workflows
Experience with Oracle SCM Applications

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end demand planning and S&OP processes: Own the design, deployment, governance, and performance of demand planning and S&OP processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies
Planning process ownership: Assess process performance, identify gaps, and lead both near-term and long-term improvement initiatives. Develop and implement a single “way of working” across operations and regions, sponsor business process changes, and synchronize improvement plans with other process owners
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration: Engage with technical team members, asset management, logistics, finance, sourcing, and engineering teams to ensure accurate demand forecasts and effective S&OP execution
Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings: Review and align on demand forecasts, inventory goals, and supply plans with key stakeholders
Act as the primary liaison for hardware budget management: Represent the planning function in all matters related to hardware budget, working closely with finance and business teams
Lead spend projections and variance analysis: Develop robust frameworks for spend forecasting, track performance against budget, and conduct regular variance analyses to reconcile supply chain forecasts with financial targets
Guide and ratify hardware budget requests and approvals: Convert S&OP plans and scenarios into financial impact assessments, culminating in budget approval processes with finance
Measure and report financial performance: Track and communicate financial performance, including excess & obsolescence (E&O) projections, and drive mitigation strategies as needed
Identify and mitigate risks: Proactively identify risks related to demand, supply, and financial performance, and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure clear and concise communication with all stakeholders, driving timely mitigation decisions and alignment across the organization
Develop partnerships with vendors and OEMs to ensure optimal capacity allocation and inventory levels at distribution centers