Supply Planner 2 [AQ-15119]

About the role

Aquent Talent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in the consumer products industry, an organization where innovation meets impact. This company stands at the forefront of delivering high-quality seasonal products to markets worldwide, driven by an unwavering commitment to operational excellence and strategic supply chain management. If you are a data-driven supply chain expert eager to make a significant impact, you will thrive in this fast-paced, global supply chain organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage supply plans that align inventory, demand, supply, and delivery objectives.
• Support day-to-day factory and supply chain operations as well as longer-range planning activities.
• Partner closely with product, merchandising, planning, analytics, sourcing, manufacturing, and geographic teams.
• Monitor supply and inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Support seasonal delivery execution for high-priority product initiatives.
• Use data and reporting to provide insights, evaluate options, and improve decision-making.
• Help identify opportunities to improve supply planning processes, capabilities, and operational efficiency.
• Navigate changing priorities and ambiguous situations while balancing strategic objectives with immediate business needs.
• Build strong relationships across a complex, matrixed organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• 3+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, demand planning, production planning, materials planning, or a related operations/supply chain function.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, and ideally macros.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to shift effectively between strategic, tactical, and operational thinking.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, particularly in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience using data, KPIs, and business insights to drive planning decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related field is preferred but not required.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with Tableau, Cognos, SAP, or comparable planning, ERP, or business intelligence platforms.
• Manufacturing, factory, sourcing, or supplier planning experience.
• Experience in inventory, demand, merchandise, marketplace, or financial planning.
• Experience within retail, consumer products, apparel, footwear, sporting goods, or another seasonal product environment.
• Experience supporting global or geographically distributed supply chains.
• Experience with seasonal product launches or delivery execution.

Client Description

A 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.