Raw Materials Planning Manager

Overview

The Raw Materials Planning Manager is a highly analytical and strategic role that manages the end-to-end lifecycle of fabric and raw material procurement.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures fabrics and raw materials aligned with product and production needs.
• Manages relationships with domestic and offshore mills, ensuring quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Negotiates pricing, capacity, lead times, and MOQs to support margin and production goals.
• Pairs with product development and technical teams on fabric approvals and performance standards.
• Develops and manages raw material forecasts based on demand plans, sales trends, and production schedules.
• Owns fabric capacity planning with mills to support both replenishment and new production needs and minimize stockouts.
• Maintains inventory levels, aging stock, and excess/obsolete materials.
• Aligns material planning with production schedules and capacity constraints.
• Issues and tracks purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery of materials.
• Partners closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to align material flow with factory schedules.
• Drives replenishment strategies for high-volume basics (e.g., jersey, fleece, rib).
• Identifies and mitigates supply chain risks (delays, shortages, quality issues).
• Analyzes fabric consumption, usage trends, and cost drivers.
• Tracks KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turns, and material cost variance.
• Provides recommendations to optimize sourcing strategies and inventory efficiency.
• Maintains accurate data in ERP/PLM systems for materials, orders, and inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in fabric sourcing, raw materials planning, or apparel supply chain roles, or equivalent education.
• Experience in apparel or activewear manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP/PLM systems (e.g., FDM4, Anaplan, Centric, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and logistics timelines is preferred.
• Strong understanding of textile construction, lead times, and sourcing processes.
• Experience managing high-volume replenishment programs.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management experience.

What's Our Offer?

• Salary Range: $84,179 - $120,750 annually, depending on experience.
• Bonus: Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.
• Paid Time Off: Accrues bi-weekly based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Includes 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Additional Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k plan with matching up to 4%, life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, paid maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance.

Why Work at SanMar?

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and well-being, life balance, career growth, and eventual retirement.
• Works with brands like Nike, The North Face, and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories.
• People-focused company where employees’ hard work inspires the team and gives purpose.
• Investment in employee growth and career advancement.

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