JR286 is seeking a Senior Supply Planning Manager to join our team in Torrance, CA for our Nike equipment and accessory business. This position will drive cross-functional collaboration across various teams, capture key business and supply planning requirements, and create buy plans to be executed by our procurement team in Asia. This is a high visibility role that will engage closely with our executive team and will play a key role in determining the company’s inventory strategy.
What You’ll Do:
- Own buying process and partner with sales, demand planning and product teams to optimize our supply levels to maximize order fulfillment and minimize inventory obsolescence
- Optimize service and inventory tradeoffs while maintaining healthy partnerships, effective supply flow, and a globally leveraged buying process
- Provide feedback and coaching to procurement team to help reinforce best practices and establish effective reporting cadence
- Establish strong working relationships with customer service and demand planning to address stockouts and disruptions in supply positions
- Lead cross-functional meetings to establish and review key performance indicators and determine action/recovery plans for stock outs
- Collaborate with IT on systems initiatives that support demand and supply planning; recommend and support changes to enhance the planning process
- Actively participate in the S&OP and make data-driven recommendations
- Support multiple, competing, high-priority tasks/projects with varying deadlines
- Actively participate in the selection of an advanced ETE Planning solution and drive the implementation and configuration of Supply Planning capabilities
- Other duties as assigned
What to Bring:
- 6-8 years of planning experience, preferably in the apparel, footwear, or accessory industry
- BS in business management or supply chain
- Must be self-directed, able to communicate effectively with senior executives
- Experience with Sales and Operations Planning Process as a team member or facilitator
- Ability to understand organizations strategic direction and execute tactically
- Outstanding attention to detail, without losing sight of the big picture
- Spreadsheet & data modeling proficiency including Excel and Oracle 11i ASCP, MRP, inventory and purchasing modules
Nice to Have:
- MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain or related field
- Certification in production and inventory management (CPIM) or Six Sigma is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Experience in sports accessories and equipment industry
- Experience with implementing or using an advanced ETE planning system.
Additionally:
- Valid passport – up to 10% travel required
- Position is based out of JR286 world headquarters in Torrance, CA
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (we leverage market data) + benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, pet insurance)
- Company gym with access to personal trainer
- On-site Kitchen
- Paid Parental Leave
- Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited Vacation)
- 13 company holidays
- Professional development workshops
- Employee product discounts on selected brands