Fulfillment Planning Analyst

What you'll be doing

• 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. Quantify their effect on load factor, third-party trip use, headcount needs and speed to the customer.
• Identify demand trends and the network capacity they require, including site overflow and rerouting needs.
• Communicate promptly with stakeholders when changes to the network plan affect operations, and coordinate the response to capacity and demand constraints.
• Own your analyses from the initial question to the final recommendation.
• Present findings to stakeholders, with the definitions, date ranges and caveats behind the numbers.
• Use AI tools daily for analysis, querying and drafting.
• Build and maintain sheets, dashboards and planning tools.

What you should have/know

• 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, including writing queries, building analyses, drafting findings, and automating recurring work.
• 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, including the ability to spot when a number, data source or AI-generated answer is wrong, incomplete or conflicts with another source.
• Ability to work on-site at our Tempe headquarters, with extensive use of computers.

It would be great if you also 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.

Don't Meet 100% of the Qualifications?

• At Carvana, we value diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't fit every single bullet point.
• Give it a shot-we'd love to hear from you!

What we'll offer in return

• Full-Time position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

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

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.