Supply Chain Analyst, Baseball/Softball Cloth

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.•Chicago, IL

58d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream. We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us. We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Analyst who is responsible for both the forecasting and purchasing for their respective product categories. They will work closely with both commercial and sales in developing demand plans in accordance with trends that drive sales, minimize excess inventory, and meet financial targets. Additionally, they will be responsible for securing needed inventory to support demand plans from our suppliers in accordance with inventory and working capital targets.

Requirements

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business Administration, Demand Planning, or a related field, or 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.
Strong analytical skills; proven ability to analyze large sets of data and make updates/recommendations based on analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Detail oriented; excellent ability to plan and organize so that work is completed efficiently; ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other functional areas

Nice To Haves

SAP ECC/S4 experience preferred
Some travel required

Responsibilities

Manage Supply/Demand Review in monthly S&OP cycle
Prepare and present the demand scorecard (Sales, SPA, OTIF)
Review the rolling 12 month demand plans and evaluate vs financial targets
Evaluate results of excess and/or slow-moving inventory sell off identified at previous month Supply Review
Identify and mitigate existing service or financial risks to demand plan
Confirm new products and those at end-of-life
Work with the Product Management team to understand the product range, i.e. key contributors, image items, etc.
Partner with the Commercial/Merchandise Team to understand financial targets and sales strategies
Develop A/B/C product approach to planning to manage risk and optimize effort
Measure and report on forecast/inventory performance
Review in-season sales compared to forecasts/orders and make updates based on trend and sales input
Update forecast tool with all forecast changes and ASPs
Send purchase orders to Taiwan purchasing team/Vendors
Communicate forecast changes and supply constraints and context to relevant teams