Supply Planning Manager
ALO•Commerce, CA
•$110,000 - $130,000
About The Position
The Supply Planning Manager will oversee supply planning activities to ensure the right products are available at the right time to meet customer demand. This role is crucial in aligning demand forecasts with production and inventory plans, specifically tailored to the fast-paced fashion industry. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in planning, inventory optimization, and collaboration across cross-functional teams including production, raw materials and logistics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master’s a plus).
- 8+ years of experience in supply or production planning, preferably in the fashion, apparel, or consumer goods industry.
- Strong understanding of global supply chains, seasonal buying cycles, and fashion lead times.
- Proficient in planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA, Anaplan) and Excel.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with frequent seasonal changes and tight timelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with sourcing, production, and merchandising teams to ensure timely delivery of collections.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to support sales while minimizing markdowns and excess stock.
- Collaborate with raw materials, production, planning, buying & merchandising teams to ensure timely delivery of collections.
- Analyze performance metrics (forecast accuracy, fill rates, service levels, inventory turns) and lead corrective actions when needed.
- Lead monthly Supply Planning meetings to align on production plans and capacity constraints.
- Partner with vendors and manufacturers globally to understand capacity and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
- Monitor product lifecycle timelines, including new product launches, replenishments, and end-of-life transitions.
- Implement planning systems and tools to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness.
- Scenario Planning & Risk Mitigation: develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions & conduct what-if analysis to evaluate impact of potential changes.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives in the supply planning process.
Benefits
- Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
