Supply Chain Planner Analyst

TEACHER CREATED MATERIALS•Huntington Beach, CA

18d•$71,000 - $87,360•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Supply Chain Planner Analyst, you will analyze and align supply with demand to support product availability, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency. You’ll own planning for assigned product categories, working with sales, production, and supplier partners to turn ERP data, forecasts, and historical sales into reliable demand and supply plans. This role offers the opportunity to improve inventory performance and contribute through process improvements, automation, and advanced analytics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in supply or demand planning, purchasing, or operations, with the ability to translate data into practical planning decisions.
Experience using ERP systems and CRM platforms.
Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical and data modeling skills.
Strong verbal and written communication, with a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Initiative, problem-solving ability, and intellectual curiosity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite or Salesforce.
Experience with VBA, Power BI, or AI tools for reporting, automation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop demand and supply plans using historical trends, forecasts, and sales insights; lead planning reviews to guide replenishment quantities and purchasing decisions.
RFQ, create and maintain purchase orders, monitor daily backorders, and expedite purchases to support timely product availability.
Interpret bills of materials, specifications, work orders, and other planning information to ensure continuity of supply.
Coordinate and track inbound and outbound shipments, partnering with suppliers and production teams to meet delivery expectations.
Serve as a point of contact for material availability, delivery schedules, and product quality; communicate risks and resolve issues proactively.
Support sourcing initiatives, product launches, inventory accuracy, and opportunities to improve supply chain performance.
Maintain planning tools, spreadsheets, and automation scripts, and produce standard and custom reports that support management decisions and continuous improvement.