Timberland: Supply & Demand Planner (Americas)

About the role

The Supply & Demand Planner, PRO Footwear at Timberland is responsible for analyzing, managing, and executing purchase requisitions based on demand, forecast, and inventory plans. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply & Demand Planning, this role provides operational and analytical support in supply chain processes to ensure product availability and "on time" deliveries (both vendor and customer).

Responsibilities

• Deliver an accurate demand plan to achieve brand inventory and on-time targets, measured by achieving and/or exceeding forecast accuracy targets.
• Recommend and execute product purchases based upon demand inputs and other crucial supply planning criteria (current inventory levels, vendor capacity, minimums, and buy readiness).
• Issue purchase requisitions to Sourcing Teams.
• Share relevant information regarding supply with commercial, logistics, and customer service teams on a regular basis.
• Analyze and provide input regarding supply demand match to identify issues and opportunities.
• Partner with sales, merchandising and global production to implement strategies to anticipate/mitigate opportunities and risks.
• Drive the expedite process as necessary with Global Supply Planning. Adjust supply timing as needed to improve service to customers and / or meet inventory objectives.
• Create and maintain the databases to follow up on the seasonal performance, product launches, collaborations etc.
• Support in managing inventory transfers between warehouses or channels.
• Maintain updated reports on demand, supply and future buys.
• Prepare summaries for weekly meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining system integrity (demand and supply data).
• Provide analysis and follow through for business improvements related to, but not limited to, shipping, inventory, SCO efficiency, systems, and process.

Requirements

• Very comfortable with interpreting large sets of data from a variety of sources and translating into a factual-based plan.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Passionate about the business and result-driven.
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products, with the highest priority on excel and formula writing.
• Strong ability to problem solve in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Skills

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

Benefits

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF?. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.