Supply Planner

YETI•Austin, TX

About The Position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. The Supply Planner plays one of the most visible and critical roles in ensuring our company has the right products, at the right places, at the right times. Through a thorough understanding of supply chain dynamics, you will work to optimize our inventory levels at all locations around the globe, ensuring our customers have access to the products they need.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Math, Finance or comparable field
Greater than 5 years in Supply Chain Operations, in a buyer/planning capacity
Extensive data analysis skills using excel and/or access.
Experience in SAP preferred
Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail
Basic knowledge and understanding of inventory management and capacity planning
Comfortable and effective working cross-functionally at all levels and in a team environment
Adept at handling detailed daily tasks while also applying your own creativity to improve our current practice

Responsibilities

Monitors inventory health for assigned product group
Manages inventory levels, identifies exceptions and evaluates resolutions for large variances (supply gaps)
Reviews purchase recommendations related to forecasted inventory and initiates appropriate quantities for Purchase Order placement based on vendor capacity constraints
Updates Purchase Orders based on vendor confirmation
Identifies products oversold to forecasts and develops contingency plans
Provides updated vendor forecasts monthly
Reviews exceptions and organizes data to review with Sr. Planner or Manager to resolve
Prepares data and material for daily meetings with Supply Planning Manager
Prepares data and material for monthly SIOP supply review meetings
Participates / contributes to weekly planning meetings with Procurement/vendors
Participate / contributes to weekly planning meetings with Logistics
Participates / contributes to daily planning meetings with Planning team
Escalates exceptions identified that result in supply shortages or gaps