Data Analyst - Operations & Capacity Planning

Job type: Full-time, on-site.

Location: Newark, CA

Department: Supply Chain Operations

Reports to: VP of Supply Chain Management

Salary range: $90K - $110K

Job Summary 

The Data Analyst - Operations & Capacity Planning produces accurate KPI dashboards, recurring operational reports, and warehouse and transportation capacity forecasts across Wintec programs and supply-chain functions. Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain Operations, the role applies approved reporting methods, verifies data quality, and escalates significant deviations and capacity risks. 

Role Objective 

Deliver reliable operational visibility and forward-looking analysis of warehouse space, throughput and trucking requirements. Improve the consistency of existing reports and forecasting tools while enabling Program Management, Freight and 3PL/Warehouse Operations to make informed decisions.  

Position Level: Specialist (Individual Contributor)  |  Travel: None expected (limited if required) 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Operational KPI Reporting and Dashboards 

• Develop, maintain and verify recurring performance dashboards and reports across designated programs, freight operations and warehouse/3PL activities using agreed KPI definitions. 
• Analyze trends, variances and operational exceptions; communicate significant deviations and information gaps to relevant operating owners. 
• Maintain reporting documentation and version control so outputs remain consistent and repeatable. 

2. Warehouse Capacity Analysis and Forecasting 

• Produce forecasts of warehouse space utilization, storage requirements and receiving/shipping throughput using available workload, inventory and operating data. 
• Identify potential space, throughput or processing constraints and escalate them to the 3PL Network & Performance Manager and relevant Program Managers. 
• Compare forecasts to actual results, document assumptions and update models using approved methodologies; do not decide warehouse expansion, provider capacity commitments or site changes. 

3. Transportation Capacity Analysis and Forecasting 

• Analyze planned shipment volumes, lane demand and trucking capacity requirements using program forecasts and historical operating trends. 
• Identify emerging transportation capacity gaps or demand changes and provide timely forecasts to the Freight Manager and Program Managers. 
• Maintain assumptions and forecast-versus-actual comparisons; do not award freight, book transportation, approve capacity purchases or change customer commitments. 

4. Data Accuracy, Reporting Standardization and Improvement 

• Validate source data, investigate discrepancies with data owners and clearly identify limitations that affect reported metrics or forecasts. 
• Improve existing Excel and Power BI or comparable dashboard and forecasting tools within approved reporting definitions and technical standards. 
• Recommend changes to KPI definitions, forecasting methodologies, reporting requirements and data workflows and support Technology with business requirements and testing when needed. 
• Sequence routine reporting and forecasting assignments within VP-established priorities; flag conflicting cross-functional requests or deadlines and escalate priority decisions to the VP of Supply Chain Operations. 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Relevant education or equivalent practical experience in data analysis, supply-chain analytics, logistics or operations reporting. 
• Approximately 2+ years of relevant analytical, KPI reporting, dashboard or planning experience; demonstrated skill is more important than tenure alone. 
• Strong Excel skills and working ability with Power BI or comparable dashboard/data modeling tools; ability to validate data, explain variances and present clear operating insights. 
• Working understanding of warehouse throughput, capacity/utilization, freight volumes or transportation demand, with ability to learn Wintec-specific processes. 

Preferred 

• Experience in multi-site 3PL, electronics supply chain, contract manufacturing or outsourced logistics environments. 
• Exposure to WMS, TMS, ERP reporting, Power Query, basic SQL, data transformations or forecasting models. 

Key Competencies 

Analytical Reasoning  •  Data Accuracy  •  Forecasting Discipline  •  Dashboard Development  •  Operational Communication  •  Structured Problem Solving  •  Escalation Judgment  •  Process Improvement 

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Wintec Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.