Supply Planner

Overview

Shark Ninja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3600 associates, the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

OVERVIEW:

The Supply Planner executes global inventory planning and fulfillment strategies for a specific category(s) of products. The objective of this role is to maximize service levels in all markets across the globe, maintain a healthy level of inventory, pivot in response to fluctuations in orders and forecasts, and act as a steward of inventory and cost for the supply chain.

• Creation and updating of global inventory plans across specific categories, balancing supply chain constraints, demand priorities, overall inventory levels and associated service impacts.
• Manage priorities throughout the day and ensure the quality and timely completion of work and assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with demand planning, production, logistics, sales, marketing and product development on a daily basis, acting as an orchestrator to ensure the best outcomes for Shark Ninja.
• Purchase Order Management in alignment with the inventory plan while monitoring and adjusting inventory flow for changes in demand, supply chain constraints, or alternative supply options such as reworks, substitutions, or transfers.
• Participate in portfolio reviews as a steward of the supply chain, challenging SKU proliferation and ensuring life cycles, transitions and launch dates as well as ABC classifications are updated; incorporate new parameters and dates within the global inventory plans.
• Participate in demand and forecast reviews ensuring assumptions are captured, demand priorities are clear, and forecasts are aligned; incorporate forecasts into global inventory plans.
• Participate in supply reviews ensuring global constraints and opportunities are identified and feasible options are developed to overcome constraints and/or capture opportunities ready to decide and act.
• Collaborate with the manager on the resolution of issues, aligning on a course of action and orchestrating across the team of supply planners.
• Monitor service levels and inventory levels, particularly in markets with excess or obsolete inventory, and collaborate with sales, demand planning, marketing and market leadership to develop corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, develop creative solutions and lead improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams, focusing on improving KPIs and utilization of bandwidth.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain (concentration) or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Supply Chain Planning experience.
• Supply Chain Certifications (CPIM, CSCP, etc.) are a definite asset.
• Broad knowledge of supply chain process fundamentals and metrics including demand planning, inventory planning, manufacturing, logistics and distribution.
• Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment and collaborative with colleagues across the globe.
• Strong analytical skills including pattern identification and understanding drivers of outliers.
• Attention to detail with the ability to reason from bottom-up to top-down assumptions.
• Flexible to manage time across pivots in task prioritization and communicate needed support to navigate issues.
• Desire and ability to learn new systems and guide others on the learning journey.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn new planning and IT systems.
• Strong communication skills for conveying key messages in both oral and written forms.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity with a growth mindset.
• Bias for action and ability to voice needs in meetings to seek clarity.
• Fluency in English required.

The annual salary range for this position is $63,800 - $105,800 USD, with starting pay affected by geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

The company offers benefits subject to eligibility: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA with company contribution, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase program, life and disability insurance, generous PTO and holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

At Shark Ninja we push past the bar every day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results. We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs and product discounts, with opportunities for personal and professional growth through bold learning programs.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and value ALL associates bringing their authentic selves to work. Learn more about us:
Life At Shark Ninja;
Outrageously Extraordinary.

For candidates based in all…