Lead Supply Chain Planning Analyst
AT&TThis is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered Lead Supply Chain Planning Analyst Who We Are At AT&T, we connect people to greater possibility through expertise, simplicity, and innovation. Our Supply Chain organization is responsible for ensuring products, materials, and services are available when and where they are needed while optimizing costs, reducing risk, and supporting business growth. We leverage advanced analytics, automation, digital tools, and cross-functional partnerships to drive operational excellence across the enterprise. What You'll Do AT&T is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Lead Supply Chain Planning Analyst to support enterprise supply chain planning activities across multiple suppliers, products, and business functions. This role serves as a subject matter expert responsible for optimizing supply chain performance through data-driven analysis, demand and supply planning, inventory management, supplier collaboration, and strategic decision support. The successful candidate will lead complex initiatives that improve forecasting accuracy, drive inventory optimization, mitigate supply risks, and support business-critical network and operational priorities. This position regularly collaborates with senior leadership and stakeholders across Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Operations, and Network organizations. Supply Planning & Purchase Planning Develop and maintain supply plans that support demand requirements while optimizing inventory investments. Generate SKU-level demand and purchase forecasts utilizing historical data, business intelligence, and market trends. Monitor inventory positions and procurement requirements to ensure continuity of supply and product availability. Inventory Optimization & Capital Stewardship Develop strategies that balance service levels, inventory turns, and capital efficiency. Analyze inventory health, excess and obsolete inventory, and stocking policies to improve financial performance. Identify opportunities to optimize inventory investments while reducing operational costs. Shortage Management & Risk Mitigation Proactively identify supply risks, shortages, and constraints that may impact business operations Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize disruptions. Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply challenges and improve resiliency. Supplier Relationship Management Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and strategic partners. Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, quality metrics, and service levels. Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence. Demand Planning & Forecast Validation Conduct detailed demand analysis to improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness. Validate forecasts through collaboration with business partners and operational teams. Analyze demand variability and recommend planning adjustments to improve outcomes. Logistics, Fulfillment & Distribution Management Coordinate logistics activities to support timely, efficient, and cost-effective distribution. Collaborate with logistics providers and internal fulfillment teams to ensure operational efficiency. Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance service delivery and business performance. Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Operations, Sales, Engineering, Network, and other business partners to align supply chain strategies with organizational priorities. Lead planning discussions and influence stakeholders through data-driven recommendations. Present business insights, risks, performance trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership teams. Data Analytics & Decision Support Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, an…