WL GORE & Associates:
Supply Chain Planner Job in Bozeman, WA

W. L. Gore is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Bozeman, Montana. In this role, you will generate demand & supply scenario plans for consideration by the Fabrics Vertical Business Leader and be part of the decision making process. S/he will develop inventory strategies in alignment with supply chain and business objectives. The Demand & Supply Planner will facilitate the Demand & Supply Review process of the Fabrics Vertical Business S&OP process.


Responsibilities:

Demand & Supply Strategy & Execution:

• Reviewing historical sales trends, identifying demand drivers, and coordinating cross functional research activities to gather input, reconciling forecast variances and updating Sales/Commercial Team assumptions
• Building unit/revenue demand forecast at multiple levels of aggregation (Activity, Channel, Product Family etc)
• Leading monthly cross-functional (Sales, Marketing, Product) discussions on product and forecast needs, and reviewing inventory in order to adjust in season demand plan/forecast and managing inventory strategies (end of life, new products etc)
• Supporting Business Leadership with risk assessments and mitigation activities
• Managing supply constraints and effectively communicating supply chain decisions which support key business objectives and minimizing end to end supply chain disruption
• Partnering with Supply Planners to manage purchase orders to ensure optimal delivery on time to customers S&OP
• Playing an integral role in the monthly S&OP process by facilitating the demand and supply process reviews
• Escalating constraints and financial implications to leadership for visibility and reconciliation

Functional Excellence & Continuous Improvement:

• Championing the creation and reporting of demand & supply planning metrics and communicating impact to S&OP community
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives of the demand and supply planning processes

Required Qualifications:


• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, or technical field AND minimum 5 years direct experience in demand planning in a consumer goods company and one or more of the following OR High School diploma and at least 10 years direct experience in demand planning in a consumer goods company and one or more of the following:
• Merchandise Planning, Account Managements, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Planning, Buyer or Master Scheduling
• Deep expertise in Sales & Operations Planning processes in the mid and long term horizons
• Deep expertise in inventory management practices and procedures
• Demonstrated experience working with Sales Teams to analyze point of sale information, industry trends and demand patterns to develop effect forecast models and produce accurate forecasts
• Demonstrated experience implementing solutions that improved forecast accuracy
• Demonstrated experience conducting buy plans in a consumer goods company with multi channel distribution
• Demonstrated global supply chain experience managing virtual meetings and calls during non-traditional work hours
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, communicate, influence and implement solutions both internal and with external suppliers in a global environment
• An understanding of the brand and an appreciation of hunting

Desired Qualifications:

• Preference for apparel & sporting goods experience
• APICS CPIM and/or APICS CSCP and Continuous Improvement certification
• Proficiency in ERP, Excel and reporting


What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, 401(k) Plan with a gift, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, Health & Well-being program with full health plan, and a flexible working program. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development.

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