Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Forecasting & Demand Planning

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Amplify Education is looking for a talented and motivated Senior Supply Chain Analyst to join our growing Forecasting & Demand Planning team. The ideal candidate is organized and responsible, with a keen sense of leadership. We are seeking someone with a successful background in data analysis, reporting and strategic planning.
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain- Forecasting & Demand Planning, the Senior Supply Chain Analyst will assist in supporting the pan-Amplify function of supply chain operations for all physical materials for Amplify Education, Inc.
In this role, the Analyst will perform:

• Support VP, Director, and Manager in creating timely and accurate demand, supply, and distribution plans for customer-facing, sample, and pilot products, through analysis of historical data, sales forecasts, and pipeline information.
• Perform analysis of data to identify trends and validate assumptions to inform procurement, production, and financial decision making.
• Create forecasting and demand models which ingest large, complex data sets yet retain flexibility to expand based on growing needs of the business.
• Create summaries, both visually and written, that support proposed forecasting and demand planning actions, streamlined partner decision making, and highlight areas of potential risk to the business.
• Aggregate and methodically create data sets to support business initiative execution and ERP implementation and management.
• Analyze data to identify problematic areas within forecasting and demand planning, suggest improvements and escalate complex planning issues to management for immediate resolution.
• Work with partners to monitor and evaluate efficacy of solutions and iterate until desired outcomes are achieved.
• Actively work to improve all aspects of Amplify's forecasting and demand planning capabilities by reviewing current methodology and processes to optimize forecasting and planning accuracy.
• Support the VP of Operations, Directors of Supply Chain Planning and Operations, Manager of Supply Chain Planning with ad hoc analysis to support business initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant data analytics experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, demand planning, and/or manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated analytical, strategic and creative problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a professional manner
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets
• Track record of high-level follow through with successful results

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supply chain, forecasting, demand planning, and/or manufacturing experience in education publishing or hands-on learning companies.
• Enthusiastic self-starter, ready to roll up your sleeves and dive in
• Ability to think and react in a high energy and fast paced environment.
• Passion for sharing findings and practical insights
• Collaborative and excited to work with many different teams across the company
• Past experience using CRM, ERP, and data visualization systems, notably Salesforce, NetSuite, and Tableau

What we offer:
Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 401(k) plan, incentive stock options, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000. This role is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.