Supply Chain Analyst
Description
The Position
Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.
We are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals for our business and the planet.
What you get to do:
- Proactively seek solutions to improve operational performance and transparency
- Create, analyze, and validate data used to create demand forecasting and inventory planning models
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
- Develop inventory demand forecasts at multiple time horizons and work with vendor partners to meet requirements
- Provide suggestions for improving inventory strategies on new, existing, and discontinued products
- Closely review and plan inventory demand and performance tracking for client-led marketing plans and work cross functionally to understand demand drivers and create planning and execution strategies
- Build and maintain effective, professional relationships with vendors, partners and internal stakeholders to ensure supply chain transparency and excellence
- Work with vendors and partners to ensure on-time inventory receipt and levels
- Monitor sales performance as compared to forecasts; communicate demand changes with vendor partners
- Work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to communicate and mitigate inventory supply risks
- Create, review, submit, and track vendor purchase orders
- Review and manage accurate systemic inventory levels with regular inventory reconciliation and discrepancy resolution
- Oversee physical inventory at the distribution center
What you bring to Uplight:
- Highly motivated self-starter who can successfully manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines
- Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement
- Extremely organized with advanced time management skills
- Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional and positive attitude
- Bachelors degrees plus two years planning or analyst experience required
- Netsuite and intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel experience preferred
Bonus Points:
- Passion for driving impactful change toward energy efficiency and sustainability
- Knowledgeable about products that drive energy efficiency
Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?
At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work directly impacts our mission of
- decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.
- Grow Your Career: We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
- Thrive: We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Belong to an Inclusive Community: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.
- Be Part of a Growing Movement: Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.
Salary Range: $59,044 to $73,805 USD
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.
Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.