Description The Planning Analyst assists in managing one or more demand, inventory, supply and replenishment planning processes for their respective category within the Channel Supply Chain Planning team. This individual contributor role is responsible for using analytical techniques to create demand forecasts, and ensure inventory is available to meet company objectives. The Planning Analyst collaborates within the Channel Supply Chain team to create solutions for demand, inventory and supply issues while controlling costs and maintaining inventory availability. Skills Forecasting, Microsoft excel Additional Skills & Qualifications Job Duties & Responsibilities Assist in the management of one or more demand, inventory, supply and replenishment planning processes for assigned product category. Develop and implement demand plans for a category through analysis to drive supply and replenishment plans. Forecast at multiple levels including SKU, distribution center, and customer facing locations. Develop and implement supply and replenishment plans for the category through analysis and collaboration with the Channel Supply Chain team to support demand and inventory plans that align with department Key Performance Indicators. Maintain the Channel Supply Chain relationship with suppliers through effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, and reporting. Responsible for effective inventory utilization. Collaborate with business partners to develop plans that manage inventory investment, obsolescence, re-valuation and carrying costs, end customer service levels as well as ensuring accurate inventory accounting. Work with accounts payable, purchasing, suppliers, accounting, and the distribution center to resolve purchase order, goods receipt, and invoice discrepancies to prevent credit holds, supply disruption, and reduce costs. Responsible for creative solutions for problem solving within one or more demand, inventory, supply and replenishment planning processes. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 22, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.