Timberland: Associate Demand and Supply Planner (AMER)

Associate Demand and Supply Planner focused on Timberland Americas accessories. This role provides operational and analytical support in supply chain processes to ensure product availability and on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, manage, and execute purchase requisitions based on demand, forecast, and inventory plans.
• Manage end-to-end demand/forecast, including roll-up and validation of regional demand plans across multiple channels for the category.
• Analyze sell-in and sell-out product to deliver an accurate demand plan that achieves brand inventory and on-time targets.
• Contribute to monthly cross-functional demand forecast meetings with Planning, Finance, Merchandising, and Marketing by analyzing historical demand and current trends to reach consensus on the final forecast.
• Recommend and execute product purchases based on demand inputs, current inventory levels, vendor capacity, minimums, and buy readiness.
• Issue purchase requisitions to Sourcing Teams and share relevant supply information with commercial, logistics, and customer service teams.
• Follow up on purchase orders, internal requests, and alert about potential delays.
• Analyze and provide input regarding supply-demand match to identify issues and opportunities.
• Partner with sales, merchandising, and global production to implement strategies that anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Drive the expedite process as necessary with Global Supply Planning and adjust supply timing to improve service or meet inventory objectives.
• Create and maintain databases to track seasonal performance, product launches, and collaborations.
• Support inventory transfers between warehouses or channels.
• Maintain updated reports on demand, supply, and future buys, and prepare summaries for weekly meetings.
• Maintain system integrity for demand and supply data.
• Provide analysis and follow-through for business improvements related to shipping, inventory, supply chain operations efficiency, systems, and processes.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in a related role, with a focus on professional achievements.
• Strong ability to interpret large sets of data from various sources and translate them into factual-based plans.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Passion for the business and a results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and formula writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Logility, and Power BI.

Pay

Hiring range: $54,800.00 USD - $68,500.00 USD annually. This position is eligible for additional compensation awards, including an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available, including medical plans. Detailed information will be provided during the hiring process. Visit www.MyVFbenefits.com for a general overview.