Capacity Planning Analyst

Capacity Planning Analyst Spherion-Charleston, SC

• 3.7 Summerville, SC Job Details Full-time $57,000
• $65,000 a year 5 days ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications VLOOKUP function Excel data analysis

Full Job Description Salary:

$57k

• 65k per year + none

Reference:

S_176454 This is a new opportunity with a premier company in the Charleston area. The company is located in the Summerville area . Really want someone that can think outside of the box, speak up, be self drive

• but also work collaboratively as a team member.

The Capacity Planning Analyst is responsible for analyzing projected demand, inventory, throughput and overall capacity across all departments within the distribution center to ensure efficient workflow, productivity, and service performance. This role partners closely with Operations, Inventory Control, Transportation, and Leadership teams to forecast workload demands, optimize staffing plans, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse operation. The analyst uses data-driven decision-making to balance customer demand, labor utilization, throughput, and operational efficiency while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

Develop daily, weekly and seasonal warehouse throughput requirements based on projected inbound and outbound demands. Develop weekly and seasonal storage requirements versus capacity across both active and reserve locations within the warehouse. Plan warehouse slotting for all programs well in advance of goods arriving to the warehouse to allow for efficient warehouse through-put. Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve efficiency. Generate operational reports and dashboards related to productivity, labor utilization, service levels, and capacity metrics.

Track KPIs including:

1. Units processed per hour 2. Labor productivity 3. Dock turnaround time 4. Overtime utilization 5. Storage utilization 6. Order throughput Collaborate with Operations Managers and Supervisors to align staffing with workload demands. Create inventory flow and space utilization plans for unique programs. Monitor system-generated workload forecasts and adjust plans as needed. Ensure planning practices support OSHA compliance and safe operational workflows.

Working hours:

7:30 AM

• 4:30

PM Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication Think outside of the box

• work well with a team Ability to tell a story and make sense Sense of urgency
• not panic
• action oriented

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

1-4 years

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred. 2-5 years of experience in distribution center operations, labor planning, logistics analysis, or supply chain analytics preferred. Experience in retail, apparel, or consumer goods distribution preferred. Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel skills required (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis). Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred. Knowledge of labor management systems and forecasting tools preferred. Strong communication and presentation skills. Please submit resume to job posting #IND123 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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