Supply Chain Analyst, Footwear

About the role

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

Responsibilities

• Manage Supply/Demand Review in monthly S&OP cycle
• Prepare and present the demand scorecard
• Develop and maintain complex forecasting models that reflect industry trends and demand patterns to support strategic decision-making processes
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance and coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances, ensuring high accuracy in demand forecasting
• Review the rolling 12 month demand plans and evaluate vs financial targets
• Identify and mitigate existing service or financial risks to demand plan
• Confirm new products and those at end-of-life
• Work with the Product Management and Commercial teams to understand the product range, financial targets, and sales strategies
• Develop A/B/C product approach to planning to manage risk and optimize effort
• Review in-season sales compared to forecasts/orders and make updates based on trend and sales input
• Supervise purchase order approvals and manage inventory positions, ensuring optimal levels that meet both production needs and financial targets
• Create and manage detailed reports relating to MRP, back orders, and schedules to monitor and improve material availability and production plans
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business Administration or a related field plus 2-4 years of prior softgoods supply chain experience
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong analytical skills; proven ability to analyze data and make updates/recommendations
• Strong SAP knowledge and experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
• Detail oriented; excellent ability to plan and organize so that work is completed efficiently; ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other functional areas
• Ability to translate factual data into commercial terms

Benefits

Located In The Vibrant, Sports-centric City Of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Global Headquarters Sits Along The Lakefront With First-class Access To a Burgeoning Creative, Innovative, Energetic And Active Professional Community. We Offer An Open, Collaborative, High Tech Work Environment With Best In Class Amenities And Perks, Including Medical, dental and vision Pre-tax transit discounts 401(k) with company match Life insurance Paid maternity/paternity leave Professional development opportunities Volunteering programs Team building outings Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products On-site health club Summer hours Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $70,000-$75,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training.