Supply & Inventory Planner

Overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply and inventory plans to support seasonal product launches and key sporting events.
• Coordinate supply planning activities between commercial teams, global planning teams and manufacturing partners.
• Monitor inventory performance, demand forecasts and product availability to support business objectives.
• Analyse supply chain data and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and inventory efficiency.
• Support purchasing and allocation strategies based on demand, inventory positions and supply constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including planning, merchandising, sourcing and operations teams.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving planning processes, operational efficiency and supply chain resilience.
• Prepare and present planning insights, risks and recommendations to international stakeholder groups.
• Support vendor transition activities and help manage supply continuity across manufacturing locations.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Assortment Planning, Demand Planning or Supply Chain Planning.
• Experience working within consumer goods, retail, apparel, sportswear or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions.
• Understanding of inventory management, forecasting and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP ECC.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting and visualisation tools such as Tableau.
• Interest in leveraging AI and data-driven technologies to improve planning outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage international stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.