Supply Planner (Hybrid - Manchester, CT)

About the role

The Supply Planner plays a critical role in driving product availability, inventory optimization, and end-to-end supply chain efficiency across Bob’s distribution network. This position is responsible for developing and executing supply plans that align with demand forecasts, Open-to-Buy strategies, and business priorities while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. This role partners cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, and suppliers to ensure smooth product flow and operational excellence.

Key Skills for Success

• Demonstrate strengths in supply planning and inventory optimization, including developing and managing supply plans and purchase orders aligned to demand forecasts and business priorities, optimizing inventory levels, and leveraging Inventory and Open-to-Buy policies.
• Analyse KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turns, fill rates, and service levels, identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data interpretation, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner proactively with suppliers to resolve constraints and mitigate risk, maintain accurate supply master data including lead times and capacity, monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure reliability and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with Demand Planning, Logistics, and Merchandising, support short- and long-term distribution flow planning, align supply strategy with broader organizational objectives, and utilize ERP and supply planning systems effectively.
• Utilize systems and process improvement initiatives to drive continuous improvement within supply planning processes.

Preferred Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• A high sense of urgency and ownership.
• A clear and confident communicator, comfortable presenting insights to leadership.
• Adaptability and resilience when navigating supply constraints or shifting priorities.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid corporate office environment and requires frequent collaboration across departments. Standard business hours apply, with flexibility required to address supplier or operational issues as needed.