Planning Analyst Jobs

Planning Analyst jobs are open across government agencies, healthcare systems, utilities, and manufacturing firms, with specializations in supply chain planning, financial planning and analysis, and strategic planning, from entry-level to senior and director roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles723+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Staff Sales Planning Analyst
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Staff Sales Planning Analyst
Intuit
Tucson, Arizona
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$167k - $226k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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SAS1 Cost Planning Analyst
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SAS1 Cost Planning Analyst
L3Harris
Palm Bay, Florida
Business Analyst
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Budget and Financial Planning Analyst
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Senior Budget and Financial Planning Analyst
Deschutes County
Bend, Oregon
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$8,672.73 - $12k.28/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
501-1,000

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Planning & Analysis Analyst- Cost Benefit Team
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Planning & Analysis Analyst- Cost Benefit Team
State Farm
Bloomington, Illinois
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Demand Planning Analyst - Operations Support, Prime Air, Drone Delivery, Global Supply Chain
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Demand Planning Analyst - Operations Support, Prime Air, Drone Delivery, Global Supply Chain
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$86k - $129k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Planning Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Northrop Grumman27
  • Burns & McDonnell10
  • HII8
  • Amazon8
  • GXO Logistics8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Insurance
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in planning analyst jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, supply chain, or a related analytical field
  • Proficiency in Excel including advanced modeling, pivot tables, and scenario analysis
  • Experience with enterprise planning software such as Anaplan, SAP, Oracle, or Adaptive Planning
  • Two or more years of experience in financial planning and analysis, supply chain, or operations planning
  • Ability to build and present forecasts, variance analyses, and executive-level planning reports
  • Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or Tableau for data extraction and visualization

Tips for Your Planning Analyst Job Search

Tailor your resume to the planning cycle

Planning analyst roles emphasize forecast accuracy, variance analysis, and scenario modeling. Rewrite your bullet points to show how you built or improved a planning process, not just that you used a tool. Hiring managers want to see the business impact of your work.

Highlight the planning tools you know

Job postings for planning analysts frequently specify Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, SAP IBP, or Oracle EPM. List the exact platform names you have used in a dedicated skills section so your resume surfaces in filtered searches by recruiters using ATS.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists planning analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by planning function

Financial planning and analysis, supply chain planning, and workforce planning are distinct functions that rarely overlap. Filter your search by the function you have direct experience in rather than applying broadly, so your resume reads as a strong functional match rather than a generic one.

Prepare a case-style answer for your model

Interviewers for planning analyst roles frequently ask you to walk through a forecast or model you built. Prepare a two-minute narrative that covers the business question, your methodology, the data sources you used, and what decision the output drove. Generic answers about Excel do not differentiate you.

Negotiate using total compensation, not just base

Planning analyst offers often include performance bonuses tied to forecast accuracy targets. Before accepting, ask for the typical bonus payout history for the role, since it can represent a material portion of total compensation and varies significantly by planning function and industry.

Planning Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most planning analysts?

Northrop Grumman, Burns & McDonnell, and HII are hiring the most planning analysts right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across government agencies, healthcare systems, consumer goods companies, and financial services firms.

How many planning analyst jobs are remote?

About 68% of planning analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by function. Financial planning and analysis roles and corporate strategy positions tend to offer remote flexibility more often than supply chain planning or operations roles, which frequently require on-site presence near distribution or manufacturing facilities.

How do you become a planning analyst?

Most planning analyst roles start with a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, supply chain, or business administration. From there, build hands-on experience with forecasting or modeling in an internship or entry-level analyst role. Learning at least one enterprise planning tool and developing strong Excel and data visualization skills significantly improves your candidacy. Many planners also pursue a credential such as the Certified Business Analysis Professional or a supply chain certification to move into senior roles faster.

Can you get a planning analyst job without much experience?

Entry-level planning analyst roles are realistic for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking and tool proficiency, even without formal job titles. Internships in finance, operations, or supply chain, academic projects involving forecasting or data modeling, and self-taught proficiency in planning tools all count. Focus your applications on analyst programs at larger companies or entry-level rotational programs in FP&A or operations, where structured training is built into the role.

What does the planning analyst interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and tool experience, followed by a hiring manager interview that goes deeper on your analytical approach and past planning work. Most roles then include a technical or case round where you are asked to walk through a model, interpret a dataset, or solve a planning scenario. Final rounds often involve a presentation to a cross-functional panel or senior leadership.

Where can I find and apply to planning analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to planning analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles in financial planning and analysis, supply chain planning, strategic planning, and operations planning at companies of all sizes. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.

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