Senior Manager, Supply Planning

Jr286 Careers • Torrance, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

JR286 is seeking a Senior Supply Planning Manager to join our team in Torrance, CA for our Nike equipment and accessory business. This position will drive cross-functional collaboration across various teams, capture key business and supply planning requirements, and create buy plans to be executed by our procurement team in Asia. This is a high visibility role that will engage closely with our executive team and will play a key role in determining the company’s inventory strategy. What You’ll Do: Own buying process and partner with sales, demand planning and product teams to optimize our supply levels to maximize order fulfillment and minimize inventory obsolescence Optimize service and inventory tradeoffs while maintaining healthy partnerships, effective supply flow, and a globally leveraged buying process Provide feedback and coaching to procurement team to help reinforce best practices and establish effective reporting cadence Establish strong working relationships with customer service and demand planning to address stockouts and disruptions in supply positions Lead cross-functional meetings to establish and review key performance indicators and determine action/recovery plans for stock outs Collaborate with IT on systems initiatives that support demand and supply planning; recommend and support changes to enhance the planning process Actively participate in the S&OP and make data-driven recommendations Support multiple, competing, high-priority tasks/projects with varying deadlines Actively participate in the selection of an advanced ETE Planning solution and drive the implementation and configuration of Supply Planning capabilities Other duties as assigned What to Bring: 6-8 years of planning experience, preferably in the apparel, footwear, or accessory industry BS in business management or supply chain Must be self-directed, able to communicate effectively with senior executives Experience with Sales and Operations Planning Process as a team member or facilitator Ability to understand organizations strategic direction and execute tactically Outstanding attention to detail, without losing sight of the big picture Spreadsheet & data modeling proficiency including Excel and Oracle 11i ASCP, MRP, inventory and purchasing modules Nice to Have: MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain or related field Certification in production and inventory management (CPIM) or Six Sigma is a plus Excellent verbal and written communication Experience in sports accessories and equipment industry Experience with implementing or using an advanced ETE planning system. Additionally: Valid passport – up to 10% travel required Position is based out of JR286 world headquarters in Torrance, CA What We Offer: Competitive salary (we leverage market data) + benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, pet insurance) Company gym with access to personal trainer On-site Kitchen Paid Parental Leave Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited Vacation) 13 company holidays Professional development workshops Employee product discounts on selected brands

Requirements

• 6-8 years of planning experience, preferably in the apparel, footwear, or accessory industry
• BS in business management or supply chain
• Must be self-directed, able to communicate effectively with senior executives
• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning Process as a team member or facilitator
• Ability to understand organizations strategic direction and execute tactically
• Outstanding attention to detail, without losing sight of the big picture
• Spreadsheet & data modeling proficiency including Excel and Oracle 11i ASCP, MRP, inventory and purchasing modules
• Valid passport – up to 10% travel required

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain or related field
• Certification in production and inventory management (CPIM) or Six Sigma is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience in sports accessories and equipment industry
• Experience with implementing or using an advanced ETE planning system

Responsibilities

• Own buying process and partner with sales, demand planning and product teams to optimize our supply levels to maximize order fulfillment and minimize inventory obsolescence
• Optimize service and inventory tradeoffs while maintaining healthy partnerships, effective supply flow, and a globally leveraged buying process
• Provide feedback and coaching to procurement team to help reinforce best practices and establish effective reporting cadence
• Establish strong working relationships with customer service and demand planning to address stockouts and disruptions in supply positions
• Lead cross-functional meetings to establish and review key performance indicators and determine action/recovery plans for stock outs
• Collaborate with IT on systems initiatives that support demand and supply planning; recommend and support changes to enhance the planning process
• Actively participate in the S&OP and make data-driven recommendations
• Support multiple, competing, high-priority tasks/projects with varying deadlines
• Actively participate in the selection of an advanced ETE Planning solution and drive the implementation and configuration of Supply Planning capabilities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary (we leverage market data) + benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, pet insurance)
• Company gym with access to personal trainer
• On-site Kitchen
• Paid Parental Leave
• Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited Vacation)
• 13 company holidays
• Professional development workshops
• Employee product discounts on selected brands

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees