Global Supply Planning Director: Forecast, Inventory, Growth

Mga-Entertainment,-Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

MGA Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles, seeks a Director of Supply Planning to lead global supply planning across the Americas and EMEA. You will drive forecasting accuracy, production readiness, and inventory health while coordinating with Demand Planning, Finance, Sales, and Operations teams.

You will manage Supply Planning Managers, set clear targets, and ensure on-time delivery of the 8-month forecast, with a focus on OTIF and in-stock performance for major retailers.

Responsibilities

• Owns the Global Supply Plan and sets targets; managers execute
• Manages Supply Planning Managers and provides development and coaching
• Delivers the forecast and runs monthly reviews at category/item level
• Owns the 5 Month Forward Supply Match aggregation for Americas and EMEA
• Flags constraints early to enable Demand Planning and Sales to adjust
• Holds production start dates and lead times against launches
• Maintains in-stock performance at key retailers and oversees ATP/allocations
• Manages finished goods inventory and cross-border transfers to clear overstock
• Oversees tooling spend gate and quarterly tooling portfolio reviews
• Chairs Monthly Supply Planning Review and represents Planning in executive reviews
• Maintains the Seasonal Cycle and production allocation across regions
• Drives production attainment and escalation when necessary
• Owns the Planning Calendar and enforces adherence to it

Job description

MGA Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles, seeks a Director of Supply Planning to lead global supply planning across the Americas and EMEA. You will drive forecasting accuracy, production readiness, and inventory health while coordinating with Demand Planning, Finance, Sales, and Operations teams.

You will manage Supply Planning Managers, set clear targets, and ensure on-time delivery of the 8-month forecast, with a focus on OTIF and in-stock performance for major retailers.