Apparel Supply Planner: In-Season, Cross‑Team Collaboration

Alo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Long term incentives

PTO policy

Progressive benefits

Job summary

ALO is seeking a Supply Planner in Los Angeles to translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans for seasonal collections and replenishment programs. The role requires collaboration across Product Development, Merchandising, Buying, and Logistics to meet customer demand while balancing cost, capacity, and vendor constraints.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in supply or production planning within apparel or consumer goods, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/PLM systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in supply or production planning in apparel or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and fashion lead times.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Development, Production, Raw Materials, Buying, Merchandising, and Logistics teams to support the timely delivery of seasonal collections and replenishment programs.
• Translate unconstrained demand into actionable supply plans considering cost, capacity, lead times, MOQ, raw materials, and vendor constraints.
• Manage and maintain supply plans throughout the season, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities early.
• Monitor supply chain performance metrics, including forecast accuracy, lead-time adherence, vendor service level (VSL), on-time performance (OTP), and drive corrective actions when performance falls below target.
• Lead monthly supply planning meetings to align stakeholders on feasible production plans, capacity limitations, inventory risks, and needed action.
• Partner with global vendors and manufacturers to understand capacity, resolve bottlenecks, and improve delivery performance.
• Develop supply scenarios and contingency plans to mitigate disruptions related to capacity, materials, transportation, quality, or changing demand.
• Conduct what-if analyses to assess the business impact of changes in demand, capacity, or sourcing strategy.
• Monitor product lifecycle milestones, including new-product launches, replenishment, carryover, phase-out, and end-of-life transitions.
• Ensure planning data is accurate and current within planning and ERP systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDA/Blue Yonder

Anaplan

Job description

ALO is seeking a Supply Planner in Los Angeles to translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans for seasonal collections and replenishment programs. The role requires collaboration across Product Development, Merchandising, Buying, and Logistics to meet customer demand while balancing cost, capacity, and vendor constraints.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in supply or production planning within apparel or consumer goods, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/PLM systems.