Materials Planner [AQ-17868]

About the role

Aquent is partnering with a global leader in innovative consumer products, a company at the forefront of delivering high-quality goods to consumers worldwide. Operating within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this organization manages a vast and complex portfolio of offerings, constantly pushing the boundaries of product availability and market responsiveness. Join a pivotal team where your expertise will directly shape the future of groundbreaking products reaching consumers globally. Step into a strategic and impactful role where you will directly influence the supply chain for a diverse range of products. This is an extraordinary opportunity to drive significant change, connect diverse cross-functional teams, and contribute to the strategic success of a leading consumer brand. As a key player, you will be instrumental in ensuring material plans are robust, precise, and perfectly aligned with demand, enabling the continuous flow of innovation to market. Your work will be crucial in ensuring seamless product availability and market responsiveness, playing a vital role in connecting groundbreaking ideas with consumer demand.

Client Description: Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material forecasts by integrating demand signals and cross-functional inputs into actionable supply requirements.
• Translate finished-goods demand into comprehensive material supply plans across long-, mid-, and short-range planning horizons.
• Monitor plan health, proactively identify forecast gaps and their drivers, and mitigate potential supply and delivery risks.
• Evaluate the completeness, accuracy, and fidelity of forecasts, maintaining accountability to key planning metrics.
• Prioritize materials and actions using strategic segmentation, service levels, risk assessment, importance, and operational feasibility.
• Establish and continuously improve material lead-time, commitment, staging, and supply strategies to enhance flexibility and reduce risk.
• Collaborate closely with Sourcing, Supplier Management, Manufacturing, and Material Development teams to identify optimal sourcing, capacity, and material alternatives.
• Lead seasonal readiness initiatives across assigned product and material categories, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Identify critical risks and emerging opportunities, coordinating cross-functional actions to