Fabric & Raw Materials Planning Lead

SanMar- External; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 视

401k plan and matches

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability coverage

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

BELLA+CANVAS, based in the Los Angeles area, seeks a Raw Materials Planning Manager to oversee fabric sourcing and end-to-end material flow. You will balance demand forecasting with inventory management, coordinating with mills and product teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and quality.

You will analyze usage, develop forecasts, and optimize replenishment while managing supplier relationships and KPI performance. This onsite role requires collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in fabric sourcing, raw materials planning, or apparel supply chain roles.
• Experience in apparel or activewear manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP/PLM systems (e.g., FDM4, Anaplan, Centric, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and logistics timelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure fabrics and raw materials aligned with product and production needs.
• Manage relationships with domestic and offshore mills, ensuring quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Negotiate pricing, capacity, lead times, and MOQs to support margin and production goals.
• Partner with product development and technical teams on fabric approvals and performance standards.
• Develop and manage raw material forecasts based on demand plans, sales trends, and production schedules.
• Own fabric capacity planning with mills to support replenishment and new production needs and minimize stockouts.
• Monitor inventory levels, aging stock, and excess/obsolete materials.
• Align material planning with production schedules and capacity constraints.
• Issue and track purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery of materials.
• Partner closely with production, planning, and logistics teams to align material flow with factory schedules.
• Drive replenishment strategies for high-volume basics (e.g., jersey, fleece, rib).
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (delays, shortages, quality issues).
• Analyze fabric consumption, usage trends, and cost drivers.
• Track KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turns, and material cost variance.
• Provide recommendations to optimize sourcing strategies and inventory efficiency.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/PLM systems for materials, orders, and inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fabric sourcing

Raw materials planning

Vendor management

Negotiation

Global sourcing

ERP/MRP/PLM knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP/PLM systems

FDM4

Anaplan

Centric

Job description

BELLA+CANVAS, based in the Los Angeles area, seeks a Raw Materials Planning Manager to oversee fabric sourcing and end-to-end material flow. You will balance demand forecasting with inventory management, coordinating with mills and product teams to ensure uninterrupted supply and quality.

You will analyze usage, develop forecasts, and optimize replenishment while managing supplier relationships and KPI performance. This onsite role requires collaboration across departments.