Supply Planner

OVERVIEW

The Supply Planner is responsible for in-season supply planning to ensure the right products are available at the right time to meet customer demand. This role translates demand forecasts into executable supply plans balancing cost, capacity, lead times, and vendor constraints in a fast-paced apparel environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Product Development, Production, Raw Materials, Buying, Merchandising, and Logistics teams to support the timely delivery of seasonal collections and replenishment programs.
• Translate unconstrained demand into actionable supply plans considering cost, capacity, lead times, MOQ, raw materials, and vendor constraints.
• Manage and maintain supply plans throughout the season, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities early.
• Monitor supply chain performance metrics, including forecast accuracy, lead-time adherence, vendor service level (VSL), on-time performance (OTP), and drive corrective actions when performance falls below target.
• Lead monthly supply planning meetings to align stakeholders on feasible production plans, capacity limitations, inventory risks, and needed action.
• Partner with global vendors and manufacturers to understand capacity, resolve bottlenecks, and improve delivery performance.
• Develop supply scenarios and contingency plans to mitigate disruptions related to capacity, materials, transportation, quality, or changing demand.
• Conduct what-if analyses to assess the business impact of changes in demand, capacity, or sourcing strategy.
• Monitor product lifecycle milestones, including new-product launches, replenishment, carryover, phase-out, and end-of-life transitions.
• Ensure planning data is accurate and current within planning and ERP systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years in supply planning, production planning, inventory planning, or a related function; apparel, fashion, footwear, or consumer-goods experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains, seasonal buying cycles, apparel production processes, and fashion lead times.
• Advanced Excel; experience with complex data sets and ad hoc analysis.
• Proficiency with planning software such as SAP, Oracle, JDA/Blue Yonder, or Anaplan.
• Experience working with ERP and PLM systems.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven seasonal environment.