A role in Supply Planning means ensuring that the supply, capacity, production and inventory plans are established in conjunction with demand plans and manufacturing processes to meet business needs at the vendor, factory and/or mill level. The role will ensure that capacity is available to manufacturer the right product, at the right time and in the right location. The role is one of the key links between the manufacturing factories, Global Sourcing, Product Development and Design, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Finance and Supply Chain.
61 As a Global Supply Planning Manager, you will work with Headquarter and regional Cross-Functions Teams (CFTs) to build Long Range Capacity Plans for Business Partners/Factories and Suppliers who support Target Owned Brands. As a new role within Owned Brand Sourcing and Development, you will assist in the evolution of supply planning processes and systems. You will manage and coordinate the global planning for assigned Business Partners and/or Suppliers to ensure we utilize confirmed capacity. You will monitor factory capacity to prevent gaps in the supply versus demand. You will lead the supply review based on ex-factory and continue to refine content as needed. And you will help develop, track and refine supply-related KPI’s and provide data to help drive the business forward.
About you:
61 4-year degree
61 8+ years relevant sourcing or planning experience – position levels vary based on experience
61 Strong analytical and financial skills
61 Ability to work with varying groups of people across the company to achieve business results
61 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
61 Ability to prioritize among competing deliverables and collaborate with and influence a broad group of partners and stakeholders