Global Supply Planner

New Balance•Lawrence, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Supply Planner is responsible for optimizing the balance of customer service and loading for New Balance’s sourced apparel suppliers. They will analyze, coordinate, and implement a loading plan that considers forecasted and actual customer demand, supplier fill rates, and manufacturing constraints. They will represent planning in cross-functional activities to ensure aligned expectations regarding the apparel production schedule and shipments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 2-5 years of supply chain experience preferred
Solid communication, teamwork, and analytical skills
Software proficiency e.g., Excel, ERP/Supply Chain Planning, PLM, BI, and PO Management
Customer service mindset
Aptitude for problem solving, effective prioritization, and cost control

Responsibilities

Own the 0-6 month loading strategy for several sourced apparel suppliers
Manage factory constraints in partnership with the overseas order management and production management teams
Utilize capacity and forecasting tools to effectively load factories, increase margin contribution, and achieve product launch objectives
Align with other planning functions (demand and inventory) to execute end-to-end strategies that efficiently bring NB Apparel products to market
Build and implement production ramp plans for new style introductions
Represent supply planning at weekly Global Business Unit operations meetings
Lead cross-functional initiatives and effectively coordinate with partners e.g., sales operations, customer service, development, and logistics
Provide feedback to department leadership on challenges related to achieving planning goals