Fulfillment Planning Analyst

The role

The analyst plans and optimizes the middle-mile network for vehicle movement. You will forecast vehicle flow and capacity, evaluate routing and operational changes, and deliver frequency plans to labor schedulers.

What you will do

• Build demand forecasts and frequency plans for the middle-mile logistics network.
• Combine sales demand, trip execution, site capacity and headcount data to forecast network volume and capacity.
• Update forecasts and demand models as actual results, capacity changes and demand constraints come in.
• Evaluate network changes such as new lanes, meet points, and operating hours.
• Identify demand trends and the network capacity they require.
• Communicate promptly with stakeholders when changes to the network plan affect operations.
• Own analyses from the initial question to the final recommendation.
• Present findings to stakeholders.
• Use AI tools daily for analysis, querying and drafting.
• Build and maintain sheets, dashboards and planning tools.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years of equivalent work experience, in a quantitative discipline such as supply chain, engineering, operations or another STEM field.
• 2+ years of experience in network, transportation or supply chain planning.
• Hands-on experience with AI deeply integrated into your analytical workflow.
• Advanced skill in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with SQL, or the ability to learn it quickly.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: scheduling software, demand modeling, transportation management systems, geographic information systems.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage several requests at once, set priorities, and deliver accurate work on tight timelines.
• Ability to work through complex problems with incomplete information.
• Sound judgment and discernment.
• Ability to work on-site at our Tempe headquarters, with extensive use of computers.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice to have

• Experience with Snowflake or another data warehouse.
• Experience with BI and dashboard tools such as Tableau.
• Background in logistics, fleet or transportation operations.
• Experience with routing, optimization or network design models.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• Student loan payments.
• Discounts on vehicles.
• Benefits for your pets.
• Wellness program.

Before you apply

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.

About the company

Carvana is an automotive retailer that is changing the way people buy and sell cars. It is a public company on the New York Stock Exchange.