Supply Planner, OXO

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Position: Supply Planner, OXO

Department: Supply Chain for OXO

Work Location: New York, NY - Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid

Schedule:

At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in‑office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

• Understand and adjust for sales forecast inaccuracies and therefore inventory impacts, and future changes.
• Responsible for reporting on and managing metrics for monthly projected inventory levels and turns for categories managed, and forming action plans to meet and exceed future month’s levels.
• Craft & develop regional, category, sub‑category and SKU level unit supply plans that meet key stakeholder’s needs. Responsible for maintaining stated inventory levels for managed category(s) and planning deliveries of the related SKU’s.
• Provide input to the Demand Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase‑outs. Advise relevant parties of potential adverse conditions in time to implement corrective actions, utilizing stock status, Oracle, Business Intelligence (BI), as well as other reports and tools.
• Maintain supply planning system and software, enter, and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy & functionality.
• Contribute to supporting Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning processes and team meetings.
• Monthly delivery of Supply Plan within ASCPat set “snap” deadlines. Accuracy of reporting.
• Work closely with Sales and Operations Leadership to create and implement inventory allocation to achieve/exceed service level targets.
• Work with team to balance sales orders, supply orders and on‑hand inventory to build Available‑to‑Ship (ATS) reports. Provide deliverables for IBP team and process improvements.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to implement replenishment, never out of stock programs.
• Document processes and procedures, educate staff. Perform demand and supply analytics.
• Review monthly lags, over‑under Sales forecast feedback and adjust supply accordingly.
• System implementations and process improvement. Manage projects as assigned.
• Update sales and operations leadership regularly on relevant KPI’s related to inventory, forecasting, and planning. Consistent reporting and tracking.
• Upkeep of Item Attributes – Substitution Rules, Roots, Item Status and MRP Planning – Sustains Accurate Supply Plan and Monthly SIOP Reporting.
• Factory Analysis – Hold Factory (via APO or appropriate direct factory contact domestically) accountable of lead times for an accurate Supply Plan – Lead Time vs Actuals reporting.
• On‑time system updates for Supply forecast “snap” date for IBP.
• Participate in the successful delivery of company strategic initiatives.

• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and confident in making decisions within defined parameters.
• Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to change with a positive, “can‑do” attitude.