Supply Analyst

Base Pay Range: $25.00/hr – $30.00/hr

Job Title: Supply Analyst

Location: Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Mon‑Fri 8:00‑5:00

Duration: Temp (2‑3 months, approx. until 04/2026)

Pay: $25‑$30/hr

Role Overview

The Supply Analyst will manage the flow of parts from domestic and international suppliers, helping the team maintain service level goals, keep inventory balanced, and prevent backorder interruptions. The position involves hands‑on forecasting, daily supplier coordination, and system maintenance to support operational accuracy. The work has a direct effect on cost efficiency, fulfillment performance, and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities Inventory Planning & Forecasting

• Build and maintain forecasts for assigned part numbers.
• Create purchase orders regularly to support ongoing inventory and service level objectives.
• Track backorders daily and work with suppliers to accelerate shipments when needed.
• Execute urgent order types to limit disruptions and avoid customer impact.

New Model Launch Support

• Manage initial parts planning for new model introductions.
• Ensure high availability at launch and maintain adequate supply throughout the first phases of production.
• Assist and train other team members on supply processes, tools, and best practices.

Supplier Coordination & Expediting

• Track backorders daily and work with suppliers to accelerate shipments when needed.
• Execute urgent order types to limit disruptions and avoid customer impact.

Cross‑Team Support

• Assist and train other team members on supply processes, tools, and best practices.

Data & System Maintenance

• Keep purchase order data and part master files updated and aligned with current requirements.
• Contribute to system improvements by providing feedback, participating in testing, and helping refine planning tools.

Success Metrics

• Meets inventory and fill‑rate goals for assigned parts.
• Ensures timely and accurate execution of all order types (regular, air, urgent, new model).
• Reduces or prevents customer‑impacting backorder situations through proactive supplier engagement.
• Maintains a clean, accurate record of purchase orders and part data.
• Supports 98%+ availability for new model parts during the first 12‑18 months.
• Participates in process and system enhancements that improve planning efficiency.

Qualifications Experience

• 2–4 years in data analysis, financial or business analytics, operations planning, or a similar area.
• Prior experience in inventory planning is required.
• Automotive industry exposure is helpful but not required.
• Comfortable working with databases and ad‑hoc reporting tools.

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (intermediate to advanced).
• Working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Access or SQL is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.

Certifications (Preferred)

• APICS or other supply chain‑related certifications.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Supply & Demand Planning
• Inventory Planning & Optimization (MOS)
• New Model / Launch Parts Planning
• Forecasting & Replenishment
• Purchase Order Management
• Backorder & Fill Rate Management
• Vendor Expediting (Domestic & Overseas)
• Lead Time Analysis
• Inventory Risk Mitigation
• Supply Performance Analysis
• Quantitative & Data Analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Inventory Planning Systems / ERP (SAP or similar)
• Ad‑hoc Reporting & Database Concepts
• Parts Master Data Maintenance
• Purchase Order Aging & Reconciliation
• SQL / MS Access (preferred)
• Automotive Supply Chain (Preferred)
• OE Parts Supply Planning
• Dealer Backorder Management
• XVOR / UPER / VOR Order Processing
• Initial Order Planning for Vehicle Launches
• Service Parts Distribution
• Aftermarket / OEM Parts Operations
• Fill Rate Optimization
• Inventory Turnover & Cost Control
• Freight & Warehousing Cost Awareness
• KPI Tracking & Reporting
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Cross‑Functional Coordination (Supply, Purchasing, Operations)
• Supplier Communication & Follow‑Up
• Training & Mentorship (Junior Analysts)
• Stakeholder Communication
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication
• Strong Organizational & Time Management Skills
• Ada…