What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning & Inventory Analyst position at Acushnet Company?
Where Performance Meets Purpose
Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.
What You Will Be Doing
The Planning & Inventory Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving supply chain performance through demand planning, inventory management, procurement execution, and data-driven decision-making. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels, managing purchase orders, and ensuring product availability while balancing cost and service objectives. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations, Product Management, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams, the analyst provides actionable insights through reporting and analytics, supports S&OP processes, manages product lifecycle planning, and helps execute sourcing and replenishment strategies. The role also champions continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging planning systems and business intelligence tools to enhance forecast accuracy, inventory performance, operational efficiency, and overall business results.
What You Bring
At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.
Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Pay Range: $73,499.00-$91,795.00
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.
EEO And Additional Statements
Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.
What You Will Be Doing
The Planning & Inventory Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving supply chain performance through demand planning, inventory management, procurement execution, and data-driven decision-making. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels, managing purchase orders, and ensuring product availability while balancing cost and service objectives. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations, Product Management, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams, the analyst provides actionable insights through reporting and analytics, supports S&OP processes, manages product lifecycle planning, and helps execute sourcing and replenishment strategies. The role also champions continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging planning systems and business intelligence tools to enhance forecast accuracy, inventory performance, operational efficiency, and overall business results.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree required; APICS/CPIM or other supply chain certifications are a plus.
- 3 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, procurement, supply chain analytics, or related supply chain functions.
- Experience within consumer goods, apparel, footwear, sporting goods, or seasonal product environments preferred; knowledge of apparel seasonality is a plus.
- Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies, inventory planning, procurement processes, MRP/ERP systems, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Infor M3, or similar systems, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated analytical expertise with the ability to leverage data and reporting tools; experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or other business intelligence platforms preferred.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.
Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Pay Range: $73,499.00-$91,795.00
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.
EEO And Additional Statements
- Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
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Salary : $73,499 - $91,795