Supply Chain Analyst

**About the Company** Our client is a fast-growing fiber internet provider. They deliver high-speed internet to new commercial and residential developments and master-planned communities across several major metro markets. Every community they bring online depends on having the right materials, vehicles and contractor crews in the right place at the right cost. **The Role** The Supply Chain Analyst makes that happen. The role reports to the Manager, Supply Chain, and works closely with the VP of Supply Chain and the FP&A team. It’s an analytical role across procurement, fleet management, contractor management and warehouse inventory. You’ll own the supply and demand models that keep materials and equipment in step with the construction pipeline. You’ll also support labor rate negotiations and strategic supply agreements, monitor contractor compliance, and keep inventory accurate. It’s a small, high-visibility team with significant spend running through the seat. That means real ownership and exposure to the full supply chain function early in your career. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. **Key Responsibilities** Supply and Demand Planning * Maintain supply and demand models that forecast material and equipment needs (fiber, conduit, enclosures, network electronics) based on build schedules, subscriber growth and installation volume * Monitor vendor lead times, safety stock and reorder points, and flag shortages or excess inventory before they affect schedules * Update models as timelines, pricing and demand assumptions change, and keep the logic and data sources documented Procurement and Strategic Sourcing * Support labor rate negotiations with construction, splicing and installation contractors by benchmarking market rates, analyzing bids and modeling the cost impact * Support strategic supply agreements, including RFQ prep, bid comparisons, pricing and term tracking, and a renewal calendar * Create and track purchase orders, maintain vendor records, and reconcile invoices against contract pricing Contractor Management and Compliance * Track contractor compliance documents (MSAs, SOWs, COIs, licenses, safety certifications, W-9s) and follow up before they lapse * Reconcile contractor invoices against approved rates and completed work, and escalate discrepancies * Maintain contractor performance scorecards with Field Operations and QA Fleet Management * Track fleet utilization, preventive maintenance, service history, fuel and cost-per-vehicle data * Build replacement requirements, including lifecycle analysis and replace-versus-repair recommendations for capital planning * Coordinate with service vendors and keep registrations and inspections current Warehouse and Inventory * Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, receiving and issuing, and reconciliation to the system of record * Track serialized and high-value equipment, monitor shrink and obsolescence, and support material kitting for field teams * Recommend improvements to layout, inventory controls and stocking levels Reporting and Analysis * Build dashboards and recurring reports on spend, inventory, contractor compliance and fleet KPIs * Run ad hoc cost, savings and variance analyses for operational and budget decisions **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field * Strong grasp of supply chain fundamentals (inventory theory, ordering models, carrying costs), not just tools * Advanced Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and forecasting or scenario models * High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy * Strong organizational skills and the ability to deliver recommendations on tight turnarounds * Clear written and verbal communication with vendors, contractors and field teams * Ability to learn ERP, procurement and inventory systems quickly * Full-time in-office in The Woodlands, TX, with periodic travel to warehouse, fleet and field sites * Valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record * Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs **Preferred** * 0 to 2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory, fleet or operations analysis (internships count) * Coursework or a concentration in supply chain management * Oracle NetSuite experience (purchasing, inventory, vendor management) * Familiarity with fleet management or telematics platforms * SQL or Python for data analysis, with AI tools a plus * Interest in pursuing ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification