Supply Planner II
Apply NowCompany: KEEN Footwear
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
The Supply Planner is responsible for pre-season planning at the vendor level and in-season execution and optimization of wholesale finished goods inventory plan which address constraints while maximizing service levels and wholesale inventory turns. This role makes buy recommendations at style/color level to support the purchase order creation process. The Supply Planner II reviews inventory levels and product availability to ensure targeted inventory and service levels are met.
Core Responsibilities
Education and Experience Required
Competencies
Travel Required
Base Salary: $83,000 - $88,000 yearlyThis range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.
Why Work at KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that's on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.
At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.
KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Core Responsibilities
- Develops finished goods inventory plans using the Demand Planners' monthly demand forecast. Assists in creating and maintaining monthly projected buy plan (Forecasted Load Plan) to support global inventory demand.
- Reviews global supply needs and suggests style/color buy quantity by month to support demand forecast while maximizing inventory turns, minimizing risk and maintaining average inventory levels, while adhering to production minimums.
- Collaborates with Sourcing, Manufacturing and liaison offices on factory capacity needs, production start dates, product lead times, and other supply chain variables to ensure inventory supply plan.
- Tracks inventory levels against corporate inventory plans and shipping forecasts. Identifies excess inventory and speculative inventory and communicates product availability. Monitors inventory targets based on the demand plan and desired service levels.
- Summarizes and presents data and solicits feedback in forecast and planning meetings in partnership with Supply Planning management.
- Assist in creation and maintenance of reports, including data extraction and validation from ERP systems.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain or related field Required
- Three (3) or more years of professional experience in supply chain planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required and
- Prior experience in key supply chain functions including forecasting, production/capacity planning, logistics, and distribution. Required and
- Prior experience using information systems associated with demand and supply planning, ERP/MRP or related; Required and
- SAP Preferred and
- Experience with running preformatted reports, creating simple queries, and data validation. Required and
- Apparel/footwear industry experience Preferred and
- International business experience Preferred
- APICS Certification Preferred
Competencies
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to speak, read and write English, including writing clear and concise business communications.
- Strong understanding of forecast confidence, risks, and opportunities.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to make recommendations supported by data.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills including ability to create charts and pivot tables; use of formulas such as sumif, vlookup, and similar.
Travel Required
- 5% of the time
Base Salary: $83,000 - $88,000 yearlyThis range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.
Why Work at KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that's on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.
At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.
KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.