Demand Planning Analyst; PSI Job Plano area,Texas USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Position: Demand Planning Analyst (PSI)

Demand & PSI Planner (Production, Sales, & Inventory)

Location:

[Plano, TX]

Onsite (Full-Time)

Employment Type:

12+ month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)

Rate: 39.00 /hr. W2

Core Technical

Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Excel, SAP (ERP/APO), Strong Mathematical & Quantitative Analysis

Position Overview We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Supply Chain & PSI Planner to manage end-to-end Production, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) workflows. Working fully onsite, this role serves as a crucial operational hub—balancing customer demand against incoming supply, managing inventory allocations across hub and direct-ship locations, and executing weekly S&OP and PSI strategies. The ideal candidate possesses strong numerical acumen, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, hands-on experience navigating SAP, and the ability to proactively resolve supply constraints with sales, logistics, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

PSI Planning & Forecast Management

Weekly PSI Execution:
Drive weekly Production, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) planning and detailed variance analysis.
Supply & Demand Alignment:
Continuously monitor real-time sales demand, inventory balances, incoming supply shipments, and manufacturing schedules.
Forecast Maintenance:
Update and maintain AP1/AP2 forecasts based on the latest demand signals and operational supply plans.

Supply, Inventory, & Risk Management

Inventory Risk Mitigation:
Identify and proactively address potential product shortages, excess stock, and aging inventory risks.
Production & Delivery Tracking:
Monitor production schedules and Required Delivery Dates (RDD) to ensure product availability.
Inventory Allocation:
Strategically allocate inventory by customer, sales channel, and distribution site.
Recovery Planning:
Develop and execute action plans to recover from production delays and supply shortages.

Sales Support & Order Fulfillment

Order Allocation:
Review customer demand and purchase orders (POs) to verify adequate inventory allocation prior to fulfillment.
Sales Alignment:
Manage weekly product commitments and clearly communicate stock availability to internal Sales and Account Management teams.
Order Administration:
Track and manage Delivery Order (DO) and Sales Order (SO) status, executing order cancellations, holds, or releases as required.
Logistics Coordination:
Coordinate inventory repositioning and site-to-site transfers between primary distribution hubs and direct-ship locations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & S&OP

Stakeholder Alignment:
Collaborate daily with Sales, Product Management (PM), Brand Marketing (BM), Logistics, and Corporate HQ to resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
NPI & Promotion Support:
Secure necessary inventory to support New Product Introductions (NPI), marketing promotions, and major retailer account initiatives.
Executive Communication:
Escalate supply risks, trade-offs, and recovery timelines to management and key internal stakeholders.

Analytics, Reporting, & Metrics

Performance Analysis:
Conduct quantitative analysis comparing forecast accuracy versus actual sales performance and stock levels.
Executive Reporting:
Prepare weekly PSI reports, inventory aging analyses, stockout risk assessments, and management dashboards.
S&OP Participation:
Play an active role in weekly PSI/S&OP meetings, presenting actionable data on supply, demand, inventory health, and key operational risks.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Finance, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
Technical & Mathematical Proficiency:
Microsoft Excel:
Advanced proficiency required (complex formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data modeling, and report building).
SAP Systems:
Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (SD/MM modules) and/or SAP APO/IBP for order management and inventory tracking.
Mathematical Aptitude:
Strong numerical reasoning, statistical analysis, and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Experience:

2–5+ years of experience in PSI planning, demand planning, inventory analysis, or supply chain operations within consumer electronics, retail, or manufacturing environments.

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