Manager, Supply Planning

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 Manager, Supply Planning will be responsible for executing YETI’s strategy in operational excellence. This individual is pivotal in managing the planning team to meeting their KPIs and making us simpler to do business with. This role will also closely liaison with the Inventory Control, Demand Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Category, and IT teams. The role will also be a key contributor to the SIOP process and align closely with functional leaders to address demand and/or supply risks. This role is looking for a leader that can make recommendations based on collaborative and fact-based data and analysis.

YETI is at a strategic inflection point in our supply chain. We are being challenged to meet ever increasing quick delivery expectations, while at the same time aggressively expanding our product portfolio and our business internationally. We are looking for a proven leader who can lead our Supply Planning and Purchasing functions and enable YETI to meet this increased complexity and challenge.

Responsibilities

Planning

• Overall responsibility for global inventory health and readiness across product category
• Manages inventory levels, identifies exceptions, and build solutions for supply variances
• Leads a team of Supply Planners/Buyers to achieve business objectives
• Facilitates planning meetings with key Supply Chain partners to include manufacturing vendors, Demand, Procurement, Allocation, Logistics, Distribution and Operations Finance
• Aligns supply plan with Product, Category and Commercial business partners following monthly demand revisions
• Consistently evaluates planning process to improve inventory positions and effectively manage to financial budgets
• Executes financial and quantitative analyses to answer critical supply questions, utilizes results to independently make data driven recommendations and decisions
• Evaluate performance through tracking of key metrics, maintain dashboard of results and intended targets
• Mentors, coaches, and develops his/her team to increase functional skills and help achieve individual career goals
• Supports corporate compliance programs through quarterly assessments
• Assist in resolving the exceptions identified within the forecasts and inventory that are escalated
• Provides direction to Planners on order exceptions that need escalation or cross functional team assistance
• Sponsors, reviews and approves all system enhancements & continuous improvements identified by the Planners, IT/MES
• Drives improvements to the supply planning processes
  
  

Analysis and Reporting

• Reviews all data and material planners will use for weekly planning meetings
• Develops, maintains and reports all planning KPI’s for product category
• Facilitates weekly planning meetings with Inventory Control and Procurement
• Coordinates cross functional escalations necessary to resolve issues or exceptions
• Interacts frequently with Sr. Business Leaders and key stakeholders
• Drives necessary collaboration with Procurement, Operations, Sales, Finance and Categories
• Escalates related forecasting issues that impact planning
• Information Technology
• Work with IT/SAP Teams developing and improving reports that aid in managing planning
  
  

Qualifications And Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Math, Finance, or comparable field
• At least 6 years’ experience in forecasting, supply planning, production planning, or similar Supply Chain role
• At least 4 years of leadership experience
• Experience in multi-tier distribution network and global supply chain
• Extensive data analysis skills using excel, and Access. SQL skills preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with proven experience managing large scale projects
• Extensive SAP/IBP skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills
• Strong Attention to detail
• Strong facilitation and meeting management skills
• Ability to summarize and communicate data effectively
• Ability to manage conflict
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience is desired
  
  

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