Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst I Department: Supply Chain Reports To: Manager, Supply Chain Location: The Woodlands, TX (In-Office, with periodic warehouse/field visits) Schedule: Full-time Position Overview Centric Fiber delivers industry-leading high-speed internet to ground-up commercial and residential developments and master-planned communities across major metropolitan markets in Texas, Arizona, and Central Florida. Every community we bring online depends on the right materials, vehicles, and contractor crews being in the right place at the right cost. The Supply Chain Analyst I makes that happen. Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain, this analytically focused role spans procurement, fleet management, contractor management, and warehouse inventory. The analyst maintains the supply and demand models that keep materials and equipment aligned with the construction and installation pipeline, 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 designed for a data-driven, detail-oriented analyst ready to grow with the company. Key Responsibilities Supply & Demand Planning Maintain and curate supply and demand models that forecast material and equipment needs (fiber, conduit, hand holes, enclosures, ONTs, and network electronics) based on community build schedules, subscriber growth, and installation volume. Monitor vendor lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder points; flag projected shortages or excess inventory before they affect construction or service schedules. Update models as project timelines, pricing, and demand assumptions change, and keep model logic, data sources, and assumptions clearly documented. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Support labor rate negotiations with construction, splicing, and installation contractors by benchmarking market rates, analyzing bids, and modeling the cost impact of proposed rate changes. Support the development and management of strategic supply agreements, including RFQ preparation, bid comparisons, pricing and term tracking, and a renewal calendar for key agreements. Create and track purchase orders, maintain vendor records, and reconcile vendor invoices against agreed pricing and contract rates. Contractor Management & Compliance Monitor and maintain contractor compliance documentation, including MSAs/SOWs, certificates of insurance, licenses, safety certifications, and W-9s; track expirations and follow up on gaps before they lapse. Reconcile contractor invoices against approved rates and completed work, and escalate discrepancies for resolution. Maintain contractor performance scorecards in partnership with Field Operations and Quality Assurance leadership. Fleet Management 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 to support capital planning. Coordinate with fleet service vendors to schedule maintenance and keep vehicle records, registrations, and inspections current. Warehouse & Inventory Management Oversee warehouse inventory accuracy through cycle counts, receiving and issuing processes, and periodic reconciliations to the system of record. Track serialized and high-value equipment, monitor shrink and obsolescence, and support material kitting for field technicians and contractors. Recommend process improvements to warehouse layout, inventory controls, and stocking levels. Reporting & Analysis Build and maintain dashboards and recurring reports on spend, inventory levels, contractor compliance, and fleet KPIs for the Manager, Supply Chain and Fleet & Field Operations leadership. Perform ad hoc cost, savings, and variance analyses to support operational and budgeting decisio…

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