Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst; Bilingual Korean​/English

Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst (Bilingual Korean/English)

Location:

Plano, TX. Fully Onsite (Monday – Friday). Job Type: 12 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability). Rate: 36.00 /hr. W2. Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–4 Years of Experience).

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Bilingual Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst to manage PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) allocation, customer order delivery, and demand forecasting for assigned product categories (including audio products). In this role, you will act as a pivotal operational link between regional sales teams, product management, logistics, and global Headquarters (HQ). You will maintain accurate 6-month rolling forecasts, manage inventory levels, optimize order fulfillment, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining bilingual communication across cross-functional enterprise units.

• Bilingual Korean & English:
  Professional fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English is required to interface effectively with local leadership and global HQ teams.
• SAP & ERP Systems:
  Practical experience navigating SAP (or similar ERP systems) to process purchase orders, stock transfers, inventory movements, and PSI management.
• Demand Planning & PSI Allocation: 3–4 years of experience tracking weekly customer demand, adjusting SKU-level forecasts, and driving on-time delivery performance.

• PSI & Allocation Management:
  Execute weekly PSI/SCP activities to ensure proper product allocation by account and site.
• Input weekly AP2 forecasts to secure product allocation and maximize monthly sales targets.
• Demand Forecasting:
  Develop and maintain accurate short-term (6-month) demand forecasts at the SKU/site level using historical sales data, market trends, and input from sales/product management teams.
• Order Processing & Logistics Coordination:
  Track weekly customer orders, manage order commitments, and coordinate logistics actions such as inventory diversions and stock transfers (STOs).
• Inventory & Aging Management:
  Analyze and publish daily/weekly operating reports, including Available-to-Ship (ATS) and factory aging inventory reports, balancing inventory investments against customer service targets.
• Cross-Functional & HQ
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and global HQ to align production schedules, manage promotional/new product launch impacts, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
• KPI Tracking & Reporting:
  Monitor key performance metrics (on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, inventory turns) and present operational updates and recommendations to management.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education:
    
    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    
    3–4 years of hands-on professional experience in supply chain, demand forecasting, logistics operations, or data analysis.
  • Language
    
    Skills:
    
    Bilingual fluency in Korean and English (written and verbal) is required.
  • Technical Proficiency:
    Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP software.
  • Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) for data manipulation and reporting.
  • Operational
    
    Skills:
    
    Ability to interpret sales/purchase orders, perform routine root-cause analysis, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in consumer electronics, audio products, or fast-moving technology hardware environments.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Tableau) or automated data prep tools (such as Alteryx).
  • Experience liaising with overseas global headquarters and international supply chain networks.