Supply Chain Planner Analyst
About Us
For nearly 50 years, Teacher Created Materials has made teaching more effective and learning more engaging. We publish PreK–12 instructional programs across all core content areas, along with award-winning educational trade books, professional development resources, and professional learning services. At Teacher Created Materials, we are passionate about creating innovative educational materials that support children wherever learning happens. Our products are created by teachers for teachers and are trusted by educators around the world.
The Opportunity
As a Supply Chain Planner Analyst, you will analyze and align supply with demand to support product availability, customer satisfaction, and cost efficiency. You’ll own planning for assigned product categories, working with sales, production, and supplier partners to turn ERP data, forecasts, and historical sales into reliable demand and supply plans. This role offers the opportunity to improve inventory performance and contribute through process improvements, automation, and advanced analytics.
What You’ll Do
- Develop demand and supply plans using historical trends, forecasts, and sales insights; lead planning reviews to guide replenishment quantities and purchasing decisions.
- RFQ, create and maintain purchase orders, monitor daily backorders, and expedite purchases to support timely product availability.
- Interpret bills of materials, specifications, work orders, and other planning information to ensure continuity of supply.
- Coordinate and track inbound and outbound shipments, partnering with suppliers and production teams to meet delivery expectations.
- Serve as a point of contact for material availability, delivery schedules, and product quality; communicate risks and