Lead Analyst, CFA Supply Inventory & Demand Planning

Lead Analyst, CFA Supply Inventory & Demand Planning

Lead Analyst, CFA Supply Inventory & Demand Planning role at Chick‑fil‑A Supply. The position coordinates and manages inventory planning activities for new and existing distribution centers (DCs), supporting daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Chick‑fil‑A Supply is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick‑fil‑A, Inc. focused on providing distribution services to Chick‑fil‑A restaurants. With a fast‑paced environment and a flexible future model, the team supports current and future restaurant needs through distribution innovation.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Inventory Planning team and DC Operations.
• Provide training and support for inbound policies and best practices at new facilities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and quality for inbound receiving and inventory management.
• Collaborate with internal and external distribution partners to evaluate contingent sources and prevent stock shortages.
• Evaluate purchase order receiving schedules to align with DC capacity.
• Monitor DC inventory projections and work with the Inventory Planning team to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Track and address DC capacity constraints, partnering with stakeholders to minimize supply‑chain disruptions.
• Communicate supply constraints, item‑transition exceptions, and limited‑time offers to DC inventory teams and customer service.
• Manage internal and organizational project timelines to deliver inventory‑planning related launches on schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field; preferred with Analytics or Statistical Modeling focus.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• General understanding of inventory‑management practices and procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving and process‑improvement aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Humility to learn a new business while applying experience.
• Ability to work independently and across cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience analyzing large data sets using analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of basic procurement and transportation practices.

• 2+ years in inventory planning or inventory operations role.
• Experience building reports/analyses on large data sets in tools such as Excel, JMP, SAS, Tableau.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, and TMS systems.

• Travel Requirements: 15 %
• Required Level of
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree
• Major/Concentration:
  Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related; preferred Analytics or Statistical Modeling
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Finance and Sales
• Industries:
  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage