Supply Planner

Own end-to-end supply and inventory planning for the assigned B2C portfolio within the 800‑JR business. This role serves as the critical link between commercial demand (merchandising/marketing) and supply execution (vendors, factories, and operations), ensuring optimal product availability, working capital efficiency, and service levels. The planner is accountable for:

• Inventory strategy and execution
• Purchase order lifecycle management
• Vendor coordination

Alignment to commercial plans and promotions

1. Inventory & Replenishment Management

• Own inventory health across assigned portfolio, including (i) In-stock levels, (ii) Safety stock and (iii) reorder parameters, Inventory turns and DOH
• Generate and place purchase orders (POs) based on demand, lead times, and supply constraints
• Proactively manage supply risks (stockouts, overstocks, long lead items) and escalate when needed
• To balance service levels with working capital targets

1. Demand Alignment & Planning

• Translate merchant forecasts, promotions, and campaigns into actionable supply plans
• Adjust plans based on: (i) Seasonality, (ii) Historical sales trends, (iii) New product introductions
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Marketing to validate assumptions and close forecast gaps

1. Vendor & Supply Execution

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned vendors and factories
• Manage: (i) Order confirmations, (ii) Delivery timelines, (iii) Shipment schedules
• Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, lead time adherence)
• In coordination with Procurement, identify opportunities to improve: (i) Lead times, (ii) MOQ structures, (iii) Cost and terms

1. Inventory Optimization & Financial Control

• Partner with Finance, A/P, and Inventory teams to ensure: (i) Accurate costing and invoice reconciliation, (ii) Proper accruals and PO tracking
• Actively manage: (i) Aged and excess inventory, (ii) Slow-moving SKUs and exit strategies
• Support margin optimization through buying decisions and timing

1. Cross-Functional Business Support

• Provide actionable insights to Merchandising on: (i) Inventory gaps vs. sales targets, (ii) Risk of stockouts on key SKUs/promos, (iii) Opportunities to accelerate or slow purchases
• Support promotional planning by aligning inventory availability with campaign calendars

1. Data & System Integrity

• Maintain accurate item master data in ERP, based on business requirements.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency (forecasting, data analysis, modeling)
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, AS400)
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-SKU B2C environment
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management

Preferred:

• Spanish proficiency

Experience in: (i) B2C or e-commerce supply chains, (ii) Buying / purchasing / inventory planning, (iii) High-SKU, promotional-driven businesses

Work Conditions & Travel

• Office-based role with hybrid arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
• Standard office work environment; no lifting requirements.