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Dickies: Manager – Global Supply Planning

Dickies: Manager – Global Supply Planning

CompanyVF
LocationNewport Beach, CA, USA
Salary$108000 – $135000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of related professional experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant (preferred concentration in Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business)
  • Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Understanding of supply chain processes, with experience in supply planning
  • Analytical with strong problem-solving skills
  • Experienced in identifying and leading projects with varying scopes within Supply Chain and with key internal partners
  • Strong communication skills that show ability to collaborate and drive results
  • Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Willing to work in a global role and accommodate for different regional time zones
  • Proven management experience including leading, coaching, mentoring and building an effective team

Responsibilities

  • Drive Dickies Global Supply Planning activities, taking ownership of how we prioritize regional capacity and regional inventory tradeoffs
  • Manage and coordinate the global purchasing process to ensure optimized regional buys are in line with sourcing and vendor requirements
  • Develop and manage seasonal milestones related to buy calendar dates, buy readiness, MOQs, etc.
  • Manage weekly Buy Calendar updates based on change requests submitted by sourcing/regions and communicate via detailed notes within calendar master file
  • Identify on-time performance risks pre-season and work to highlight relevant risks and opportunities to appropriate global teams
  • Coordinate global forecast consolidation, analysis, and relevant communications to the business
  • Develop insightful, monthly analytics related to key dates – drops, buy-ups, late adds, surcharges, etc.
  • Lead key projects to evolve supply chain capabilities
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required
  • Mentor, develop, and train planners to drive better business understanding and increased efficiencies
  • Day to day management of global supply planning team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Apparel and /or Footwear industry preferred
  • SAP, Tableau, and other Supply Chain & Reporting Systems experience a plus