Global Supply Planner

Fossil Group, Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being services

401(k) match and educational resources

Paid parental leave and return-to-work

Floating holidays and flexible time

Job summary

Fossil Group, Inc. is seeking a Global Supply Chain Planner to optimize inventory health and service performance across finished goods. The role drives demand-to-supply planning, collaborates with sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and finance, and builds data dashboards to enable data-driven decisions.

The position operates in a hybrid mode, onsite Mon–Thu with remote Fridays, and offers opportunities to lead continuous improvement initiatives in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in production or supply planning.
• Proficiency in SAP and SNP (Supply Network Planning) and advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines and solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Own global inventory buys by consolidating regional inputs and ensuring alignment with targets.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable supply and inventory plans for on-time availability.
• Monitor service rate, inventory turns, WOS, and forecast accuracy to identify risks.
• Partner with sourcing and manufacturing to manage production allocation and capacity planning.
• Review global/regional inventory positions to identify shortages, overstocks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Liaise between global planning, regional teams, and brand merchandising on forecasts and timing.
• Collaborate with logistics to track inbound shipments and mitigate delays.
• Support budget cycles, inventory projections, and scenario planning with finance.
• Develop dashboards to track performance and support data-driven decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across global planning processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Global/matrix collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

SNP (Supply Network Planning)

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Make An Impact

We are seeking a talented Global Supply Chain Planner to join our Global Operations team. In this role, you will play a key role in driving inventory health, service performance, and operational excellence across our finished-goods categories. An ideal candidate will possess a passion for optimizing global product flow and a knack for solving complex supply and demand challenges in a dynamic environment.

This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Own global inventory buys by consolidating regional inputs and ensuring alignment with financial and operational targets
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable supply and inventory plans that ensure on-time product availability and minimize excess
• Monitor key metrics such as service rate, inventory turns, WOS, and forecast accuracy to identify risks and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with sourcing and manufacturing teams to manage production allocation, lead time adherence, and capacity planning
• Review global and regional inventory positions to proactively identify shortages, overstocks, and opportunities for optimization
• Serve as a liaison between global planning, regional teams, and brand merchandising to align on forecasts, buy quantities, and timing
• Collaborate with logistics to track inbound shipments, prioritize deliveries, and mitigate supply chain delays
• Partner with finance to support budget cycles, inventory projections, and scenario planning
• Develop and enhance reporting dashboards to track performance and support data-driven decision-making
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, automation, and standardization across global planning processes

Requirements

Who You Are

• 3-5 years of professional experience in production or supply planning
• Proficiency in SAP and SNP (Supply Network Planning) and advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines and solve complex problems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a global matrix organization with competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with SNP CTM (Capable-to-Match)
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy savings on Fossil merchandise