Lead Supply Chain Planning Analyst

About the position

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Responsible for execution in one or more of the areas outlined below or directly in support of those activities through project management, data analysis and reporting and/or leading/supporting strategic initiatives. This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal partners to understand capital targets and get high-level engineering guidance to convert program level details into SKU level forecasts.
• Couples internal partner feedback and detailed quantitative analysis using historical trends, inventory data, demand and purchase planning models to generate SKU level demand and purchase forecasts for suppliers.
• Prepares monthly forecasts and interfaces with key supplier supply chain contacts to release the forecast and address questions.
• Collects and analyzes data to produce meaningful reports in support of special projects and requests from partners and AT&T leadership.
• Performs root cause analysis to identify reason(s) contributing to low Forecast Accuracy.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of how the network infrastructure equipment they forecast is deployed and how it is used by AT&T's customers.
• Solves highly complex and technical problems for several product categories.
• Acts as forecasting SME and coaches less experienced forecasters regarding best-in-class forecasting methodologies and techniques.
• Manages inventory supply/demand management across business units, including management of inventory turnover, customer service levels, stocking decisions, forecasting.
• Manages PO Creation and Promise date Management.
• Creates and recommends strategies to maximize the effective management of materials.
• Assists in the development of long and short-term objectives to ensure that programs and efforts are directed toward achieving company goals.
• Leads Supplier calls covering PO delivery schedules and addressing areas of concern and improvement relating to equipment availability.
• Creates and distributes reports including analysis requested or required to manage inventory and orders.
• Works with AT&T and/or 3rd party warehouses to ensure reuse of equipment returned from Network markets to central distribution center through Lab reuse process.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis.
• Experience in supply chain management and forecasting.
• Ability to collaborate with internal partners and manage supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in inventory management and demand planning.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project management.
• Familiarity with telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of advanced forecasting methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone