Supply Planner Lead

Are you ready to advance your career in the dynamic world of ecommerce? Our rapidly expanding headquarters, located just northwest of Chicago, IL, is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Global Supply Chain Planner to join our dedicated team.

As a Global Supply Chain Planner, you will play a critical role in optimizing our diverse portfolio of brands. You will collaborate closely with our DirecttoConsumer (DTC), BusinesstoBusiness (B2B), and Amazon (AMZ) teams to develop strategies that exceed our goals. We are looking for a candidate who is energetic, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and proficient in swiftly analyzing issues to provide effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborative Efforts:

• Partner with sales, marketing, product, procurement, and operations teams to gather essential information on promotions, new product launches, and other demand drivers.

• Demand Forecasting:

  • Develop detailed demand plans based on sales forecasts and customer requirements.

  • Innovation and Improvement:

    • Actively seek out opportunities to enhance existing business practices.

    • Propose and implement improvements, deliver projects, and cultivate the skills needed for highlevel performance.

    • Data Analysis and Insights:

      • Utilize data from multiple sources to analyze key trends, market demands, customer preferences, and sales data.

      • Conduct demand consensus reviews and adjust forecasts to improve accuracy.

      • Performance Tracking:

        • Monitor actual sales against forecasted demand, generate regular reports to assess forecast accuracy, and make necessary adjustments.

        • Maintain KPI metricsscorecards, including fill rates and production schedule adherence.

        • Risk Mitigation:

          • Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact supply chain efficiency and product availability.

          • HandsOn Logistics:

            • Flexibly assist the warehouse team as needed, whether coordinating freight transportation, leading the team, or packing orders.