Demand Planning (PSI) Analyst

Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst Location: Plano, TX (Fully Onsite) Position Type: 12+ Month Contract (W2) – High potential for multi-extension and Contract-to-Hire capability Pay Rate: $45.00 / hour (W2) Schedule: Fully Onsite (Monday – Friday) Position Overview We are seeking an analytical, results-driven Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst to manage Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) activities, optimize product availability, and ensure seamless delivery fulfillment across key account channels. In this role, you will perform deep-dive channel inventory analysis, drive Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) alignment with key retail partners, and develop actionable reporting dashboards to support strategic product launches and operational execution. Top Required Skills Demand Planning: Direct experience analyzing order forecasts, tracking channel inventory, and managing inventory fulfillment. Business Analysis: Expertise in extracting, reconciling, and interpreting complex sales and supply chain datasets to drive business insights. Root Cause Analysis: Strong problem-solving capability to investigate order variances, inventory short/over shipments, and supply gaps to recommend effective operational solutions. Key Responsibilities PSI Analysis & Fulfillment: Analyze weekly Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) to track sales target status, align product manufacturing requirements, and ensure timely customer delivery to support overall sales plans and product launches. System & Inventory Management: Utilize system-based tools providing real-time visibility into sales, order forecasts, and channel inventory; regularly extract data to execute channel inventory analysis and reconciliation. Order Tracking & Commitments: Update daily and weekly product order allocations for designated accounts and provide formal customer delivery commitments. Customer CPFR Leadership: Lead and participate in customer CPFR calls to update sales forecasts based on future product availability, promotional calendars, and channel inventory levels. Account & Logistics Support: Assist designated account managers and clients on purchase order (PO) status, returns processing, and short/over-shipment resolutions for assigned product categories. Sales & Inventory Forecasting: Track, model, and forecast account sales and inventory levels to maintain up-to-date data across enterprise planning systems. Dashboard Development: Design and build operational dashboards and executive reports to monitor supply chain health and key performance metrics. Project Execution: Support ad-hoc supply chain initiatives and cross-functional operational projects as business needs arise. Skills & Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Research, Accounting, or a related field preferred). Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain operations, demand planning, or business analysis. Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, and modeling); experience creating dashboards and working with statistical concepts is a strong plus. Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to manage large datasets, conduct rigorous root cause analysis, and troubleshoot operational discrepancies. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with external customers and internal cross-functional teams. #IND

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