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JOB MISSION: The Senior Global Supply Planner is responsible for optimizing the balance of customer service and loading for New Balance's sourced footwear suppliers. They will analyze, coordinate, and implement a loading plan that considers forecasted and actual customer demand, supplier fill rates, and manufacturing constraints. They will represent planning in cross-functional activities to ensure aligned expectations regarding the footwear production schedule and shipments.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Own the 0-6 month loading strategy for several sourced footwear suppliers


• Manage factory constraints in partnership with the overseas order management and production management teams


• Utilize capacity and forecasting tools to effectively load factories, increase margin contribution, and achieve product launch objectives


• Align with other planning functions (demand and inventory) to execute end-to-end strategies that efficiently bring NB footwear products to market


• Build and implement production ramp plans for new style introductions


• Represent supply planning at weekly Global Business Unit operations meetings


• Lead cross-functional initiatives and effectively coordinate with partners e.g., sales operations, customer service, development, and logistics


• Provide feedback to department leadership on challenges related to achieving planning goals

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years supply chain experience


• Solid communication, teamwork, and analytical skills


• Software proficiency e.g., Excel, ERP/Supply Chain Planning, PLM, BI, and PO Management


• APICS CPIM certification preferred


• Customer service mindset


• Aptitude for problem solving, effective prioritization, and cost control

Our Benefits:

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. In addition to a comprehensive traditional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.) we proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like on/offsite seminars, customized team building sessions, tuition reimbursement, and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a flexible work schedule, gym discounts, fitness reimbursements, and volunteer opportunities, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.