Supply Planner Lead

Are you ready to advance your career in the dynamic world of e-commerce? 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 Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Business-to-Business (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 high-level 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 metrics/scorecards, including fill rates and production schedule adherence.

Risk Mitigation:

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

Hands-On Logistics:

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