Purpose: Implement global supply planning strategies in line with corporate objectives vertically for assigned Business Unit(s). Be the Planning partner of choice, responsible for translating Brand ambitions into tactical requirements. Provide actionable insights, while supporting a Global Planning framework that can be leveraged across Hype BU’s.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Cross Functional Product Creation and Merchandising teams to ensure allocation and launch strategy are executable within the Sourcing and SCM organization, and to ensure SCM considerations are considered in the BU’s plans
• Track delivery of critical launches with On Time Availability focus, coordinating with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a successful launch, including required transit planning and production date alignment.
• Manage process for Business Unit production and material commitments, ensuring liabilities are minimized and all parties are clear on requirements to consume commitments and open liabilities
• Validate that Business Unit strategy is reflected accurately in Sourcing’s seasonal allocation strategy and vice versa, guide Product Development teams to optimize capacity/ capability utilization and support maximum availability performance once production starts
• Drive production level loading through Business Unit actions (e.g. Accelerated commercialization, commitments, consolidation of production order timing, hard launch negotiation)
• Operate within global planning framework (Processes, policies, calendars) while supporting Business Unit specific needs through differentiated services (e.g. exceptional planning processes for collaborations, events)
• Act as the extended arm of Horizontal Team for Business Unit related actions, information requests and others
• Collaborate and align effectively with Business Unit Planning community, globally, to ensure broad adoption of policies, procedures, and timelines across locations, with an additional focus on Hype
• Act as the respected expert in your field of play and provide expert support, guidance and training to other vertical planners.

Key Relationships:

• Global Planning (HQ/Co-Location BU Planning, Above Market Product Supply, Master Planning)
• Product Marketing
• Global Merchandising 
• Hype above Market team
• Sourcing Liaison Office Planning teams
• Market Supply Chain Management teams
• Global Logistics
• Product Development
• Costing
• Sourcing
• Brand Finance

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently under minimal guidance on several projects simultaneously while adhering to a specified deadline
• Ability to work within an agile, ambiguous environment while ensuring stakeholders are clear on deliverables, milestones and risk associated with decisions
• Strong analytical skills and personal presence, with proven ability to interact, influence and convince at senior management level
• Finding the right balance between acting with a customer service mindset and ensuring the brand priorities are supported
• Advanced MS Office skills and ability to work with large datasets in a multi-system landscape
• Excellent communication skills e.g. presentation, negotiation, conflict management etc.
• IBP/S&OP experience a plus
• Advanced ability to map and improve processes, with a systems-thinking mindset
• Experience with Supply Chain concepts and ability to articulate SCM needs to a variety of audiences
• Lean Six Sigma or experience with project management methodology a plus
• Fluent in English

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, information systems from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries