Smartwool: Senior Analyst, Supply Planning; Americas

Smartwool:
Senior Analyst, Supply Planning (Americas)

(Job Number: R-)

Smartwool:
Senior Analyst, Supply Planning (Americas) (Job Number: R-)

Product & Supply Chain

Denver

Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company culture

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?

At icebreaker and Smartwool, we are two unique brands that embody the same spirit of belonging, adventure, sustainability, and getting out there. We create products made for people who enjoy nature and want to go far and feel good. We do this all while keeping our planet and the impact of our products in mind.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of fun, adventure-loving people, icebreaker and Smartwool may be just the place for you.

Senior Supply Planner (Smartwool & icebreaker)

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Sr Supply Planner at icebreaker and Smartwool looks a little like this.

You will play a critical role in achieving financial targets by procuring supply to meet service and inventory objectives. You will ensure on-time delivery from vendors through close partnership with Global Supply Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Demand Planning, Distribution, and Customer Service, while proactively managing capacity constraints and supply risks.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Own category-level supply planning and buy recommendations
using demand inputs, current inventory, lead times, vendor capacity, MOQs/pack sizes, and buy readiness;
create and route purchase requisitions in SAP
to the Global Supply Planning team for execution.

Provide monthly supply outlook and Open-to-Buy inputs
to Inventory Planning for assigned categories, including expected receipts, inventory position, and risks/opportunities.

Monitor demand and supply timing on an ongoing basis
using SAP and Excel-based trackers; identify exceptions (potential stockouts, excess, past-due supply) and
re-phase supply
to improve customer service and meet inventory objectives.

Partner with Demand Planning during capacity or material constraints
to align forecasts to feasible supply, recommend prioritization, and communicate impacts to availability.

Manage seasonal system set-up and line plan validation
in partnership with Demand Planning, ensuring item readiness, assumptions alignment, and correct timing for seasonal flows.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
(Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Finance, Commercial/Merchandising, Operations, Global Supply Planning) to support delivery of current-month financial objectives while balancing service, inventory, and cost.

Support service and inventory performance reporting
with the Inventory Analyst; analyze trends and exceptions and drive follow-up actions to improve operational performance and business outcomes.

Provide department leadership and planning expertise
to other planners and adjacent teams; recommend and implement process improvements, standard work, and planning best practices (SAP execution and Excel analysis).

Maintain a longer-term view of supply availability
across assigned categories by product type; assess capacity, vendor constraints, and material risks, and recommend mitigation…