IT Planning & Analytics Analyst

Elan Partners

Dallas, TX
7 days ago

Highlights

3+ years of experience in business analytics, IT operations, IT asset management, technology hardware, procurement analytics, supply chain, demand planning, or a related field. This position supports technology planning, forecasting, inventory management, and operational reporting, working closely with procurement, supplier management, and IT operations teams.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Dallas, TX
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size	50 to 99 employees
Website	http://www.elanpartners.com

Description

IT Planning & Analytics Analyst
Location: Plano, TX Onsite
Employment Type: Contract (1+ year)
Must be legally authorized to work in the US No Sponsorship or 3^rd Parties
Must be located in DFW and willing to work onsite in Plano daily

E lan Partners is seeking an experienced IT Planning & Analytics Analyst for a contract opportunity with a large financial services organization. This position supports technology planning, forecasting, inventory management, and operational reporting, working closely with procurement, supplier management, and IT operations teams.
The ideal candidate has an analytical background, advanced Excel skills, and experience developing dashboards, analyzing trends, and translating data into actionable business recommendations. Experience with technology hardware, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain analytics is highly desirable .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of experience in business analytics, IT operations, IT asset management, technology hardware, procurement analytics, supply chain, demand planning, or a related field.
Advanced Excel skills, including experience analyzing large datasets and developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Experience with forecasting, trend analysis, inventory planning, or spend analytics.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar reporting and analytics tools.
Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, or comparable enterprise platforms.
Experience with reporting automation, financial modeling, or AI-enabled analytics tools.
Knowledge of technology asset lifecycles, hardware refresh planning, or inventory forecasting.

Responsibilities

Analyze technology demand, purchasing trends, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and consumption patterns to support forecasting and planning.
Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reports to track spending, inventory, operational performance, and key business metrics.
Support technology asset lifecycle management, including product catalogs, SKUs, hardware refresh cycles, and end-of-sale reporting.
Perform spend analysis, cost modeling, and scenario planning to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
Partner with procurement, vendor management, and IT operations teams to improve data accuracy and forecasting.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring reports and streamline manual processes.
Evaluate and leverage AI-enabled analytics and forecasting tools to improve reporting efficiency and decision-making.
Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership to support technology planning and operational initiatives.

About Company

Élan Partners, a woman-owned, WBENC certified, professional staff augmentation firm specializing in Technology and Engineering, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Our expertise is derived from more than twenty years of delivering customized staffing solutions to a host of technical clients, including Medical, Healthcare, Financial, Manufacturing and Software/Hardware Development industries.

Our team has an average of 15 years recruiting for technical disciplines as well as an average of 10 years working together in that capacity. A result of this tenure is an extensive referral network from with which we are able to find the most difficult skill sets. The pride we take in our work is apparent in the results we produce that are achieved through teamwork, a commitment to quality and unwavering belief in integrity.

Employers – Industry leaders who desire to obtain the best possible talent are realizing the importance of partnering with a reputable staffing firm invested in ethical business practices. Élan Partners is that firm. Our methodology is proven and efficient. We will not inundate you with unqualified resumes. Our only request is an open line of communication so that we can effectively provide you with the most qualified candidates. Our philosophy is to ensure every company we work with becomes a client for life.

Job Seekers –Picking the correct firm to represent you is an important decision. Relationships are important, as mentioned above. We strive to ensure every company we work with becomes a client for life. The same holds true for our candidates and consultants – (In fact, 50% of our client base is derived from candidates we have worked with in the past who are now in hiring positions). Élan will never present your resume without your consent and will only present career opportunities that are right for you. You can trust our recruiter is someone who understands respects and appreciates your search. We will always represent you accurately, fairly, with great confidence and discretion.

Élan continues to meet the evolving challenges of workforce flexibility with staffing solutions tailored to your precise business needs. We offer a number of flexible services to meet a variety of different needs:

• Contract Staffing

• Contract to Direct

• Permanent/Direct Hire Placement

• Single Source Staffing

• Payroll Services

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