Supply Chain; Demand Planner

• Employment Type:
  
  6 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)
• Rate: 26.35 /hr. W2

• Work Location:
  
  Plano, TX (Onsite)
• Employment Type:
  
  6 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)
• Rate: 26.35 /hr. W2

We are seeking a detail-oriented GPCA CE Parts Demand Planner for a 6-month contract assignment based onsite in Plano, TX. In this role, you will analyze service parts forecasts, market trends, and usage rates to build effective inventory and supply plans using Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. You will play a crucial part in detecting supply shortages, building contingency recovery plans, and serving as a key operational liaison across global management, vendors, care teams, and quality departments.

This position requires a proactive problem-solver with strong data analytics skills, hands-on experience with tools like SQL, Excel, or Tableau, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

• Demand Planning & Forecasting:
  Analyze service parts forecasts, product life cycles, and usage rates to determine target inventory levels, order quantities, and supply plans via MRP systems.
• Shortage Detection & Contingency Planning:
  Proactively monitor inventory balances and delivery lead times to detect expected supply shortages and execute mitigation strategies.
• Cross-Functional Logistics
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Order Management, Warehousing, and Inbound Logistics teams to communicate order priorities and expedite shipments to ensure demand coverage.
• Operational Liaison:
  Serve as the primary operational liaison between GBM, external vendors, SEA CARE, and Quality teams regarding service parts requirements and resolutions.
• Reporting & Data Analytics:
  Create, maintain, and distribute timely analytical reports to track inventory trends, demand shifts, and operational metrics.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Data Science, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience:
  
  1+ years of hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Inventory Control.
• Data & Analytical Tools:
  • Proficiency in data analytics and tools such as MySQL, Tableau, or equivalent query/visualization software.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel: basic/advanced formulas, table formatting, pivot tables; PowerPoint).
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  • Strong time management, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

• Experience using SAP ERP or similar enterprise MRP systems.
• Bilingual capabilities in Korean and English (verbal and written).