Supply Planner

Peter Millar•Research Triangle Park, NC

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories. We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry. This role is ideal for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The Supply Planner will own core supply planning and inventory management processes end to end, while also helping refine, modernize, and scale planning capabilities to support a growing business. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, comfortable navigating complexity, and motivated by translating insight into durable, high-impact solutions.

Requirements

Strong ownership and results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Highly analytical, with the ability to synthesize complex and changing data into actionable insight
Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions grounded in supply chain expertise
Comfortable operating in environments with evolving systems, imperfect data, and shifting priorities
Strong operational discipline, accountability, and follow-through
Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills
Continuous learner who adapts quickly to new tools, systems, and business needs
Strong pattern recognition and innovation mindset, with a bias toward simplification and scalable solutions
Proven ability to build clear, executive-ready reporting and visualizations
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related analytical field
5+ years of experience in inventory, supply, production, or demand planning roles; consumer brand or retail experience preferred
Experience managing supply for seasonal, promotional, or fast-moving product categories
Strong understanding of inventory dynamics, vendor lead times, and omnichannel fulfillment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including modeling, analysis, and automation (not just static reporting)
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau; DAX, SQL, or scripting experience a plus
Experience working with planning and forecasting systems, with the ability to operate effectively both within and outside those tools

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM certification a plus

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end supply planning from demand forecast through receipt at fulfillment centers in support of commercial, financial, and operational objectives
Serve as the primary owner of inventory health and performance across the business
Define, track, and improve inventory KPIs including in-stock rates, turns, excess, and allocation efficiency
Own excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory identification and depletion strategy
Balance inventory across fulfillment centers and logical locations through ongoing analysis and execution
Ensure fulfillment readiness for launches, campaigns, and peak periods, proactively communicating risks, delays, or constraints
Lead weekly and monthly inventory reviews, driving action plans and accountability across cross-functional partners
Provide leadership with regular, executive-ready visibility into inventory health, investment strategies, risks, and tradeoffs
Maintain accurate item master data and lead regular reviews, including seasonal transitions
Serve as trained backup for inventory syncs and adjustments, including execution and analysis
Lead assigned areas of the S&OP supply review, capturing key discussions, decisions, and follow-up actions
Partner closely with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align supply plans with business priorities
Independently develop clear summaries and recommendations that support timely, data-driven decision-making
Potential opportunity to assume ownership of factory capacity planning for key vendors
Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements that reduce lead times, increase flexibility, improve service levels, and minimize waste
Design and implement tools, automation, and data flows to improve planning speed, accuracy, and decision quality
Develop strong working knowledge of ERP, WMS, and planning systems to support scenario analysis and execution
Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for all assigned processes
Participate in projects and key initiatives as business needs evolve