Job Description

The Supply Planning Analyst supports the vehicle planning process by analyzing incoming import supply, forecasting domestic production, and consolidating supply intelligence across production, sales, shipping, planning, and logistics organizations. This role plays a critical role supporting the vehicle planning team, with involvement in the planning cycle, preparing analyses, coordinating inputs, and ensuring data accuracy to enable informed consensus decisions related to vehicle distribution and availability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads, coordinates, and presents weekly Vehicle Planning meetings to deliver consolidated analysis of sales trends, market intelligence, trim‑level performance, port inventory, and projected demand fulfillment. This research would lead to actionable recommendations for best management of resources ( ie. Global Tracking Number (GTN) – Vehicle: Port Swaps, Port Changes, Purchase Order and allocation insights).
• Supports the monthly allocation planning process for all US production, consisting of ~350,000+ import vehicles and ~300,000+ units of domestic production into forward‑looking supply strategies across seven US Ports and Subaru of Indiana, SIA, production by preparing and presenting pre–supply review analyses of sales performance, market demand, production data, inventory, port capacity, and purchase order fulfillment to identify risks and imbalances and propose recommendations.
• Gathers and synthesizes demand intelligence from sources including Oracle Business Intelligence, MarketView, and S&P Global to form coordinated demand views of market opportunities, risks, and imbalances to support ongoing adaptations of future supply to meet demand.
• Performs purchase order consumption and shipping analysis to ensure receipt of matching vehicle model mix and quantities from foreign and domestic production for approximately $24B in annual vehicle inventory.
• Partners with SBR to request and track shipping adjustments via Global Tracking Numbers (GTN), to rebalance supply and support high‑demand markets.
• Acts as the primary analytical partner to Vehicle Planning and Fleet Operations to review supply and production plans for the order creation and fulfillment of $500M+ in annual rental fleet volume.
• Responsible for the selection, order creation and order fulfillment of $500M+ in annual rental fleet volume, ensuring alignment with wholesale objectives, profitability, and inventory flow.
• Tracks allocation plan changes over time and analyzes drivers of variance between planned and actual supply to support continuous process improvement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports documentation of allocation planning assumptions, timelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Assists with development and enhancement of planning reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Participates in cross functional meetings related to production planning, logistics constraints, and supply risk mitigation.
• Provides analytical support for special projects related to distribution planning and supply optimization.
• Provides ad hoc reports upon request.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret production and supply data and identify meaningful trends. Preferred
• Ability to research, organize, reconcile, and validate data from multiple sources with attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex analyses for cross functional audiences. Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver time sensitive analyses in a recurring planning cadence. Preferred
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data visualization, and data calculation automation including Power Query.
• Exposure to enterprise reporting systems including Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI) and QlikView preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree required and 4 to 6 years of progressive experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office Location: Camden, NJ apart of the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philly)
• Hybrid Role: Hybrid Role - Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) [Wednesdays & Fridays]
• Required Travel: Up to 5%

COMPENSATION: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $72000 - $85000/ year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additionally, this role is bonus-eligible, with a target bonus percentage that provides an opportunity to earn even more based on your performance. (Internal Job Grade: P2)

WHY JOIN US? In addition to competitive salary, Subaru offers an amazing benefits package that includes:

Total Rewards & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
• 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit
• Vehicle Discount Programs

Learning & Development:

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Direct partnership with senior leadership
• Formal Mentorship Program
• LinkedIn Learning License

Visit our careers landing page for additional information about our compensation and benefit programs.

ABOUT SUBARU

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Subaru is a globally renowned automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability. With a rich history dating back to 1953, Subaru has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering to deliver vehicles that offer not only exceptional performance but also a unique blend of utility and adventure.

Subaru's company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for our product. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. Our team members are driven by a common goal: to create exceptional vehicles that inspire and delight our customers.