Hybrid Inventory & Purchasing Planner

Red Wing Shoe Company; Red Wing (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,400 - 74,700; Full time

Job summary

Red Wing Shoe Company, based in Red Wing, MN, is seeking a Planner to manage purchase orders and inventory for Red Wing footwear and related products. The role balances demand forecasts, on-hand inventory, and supplier capacity to ensure product availability and optimal investment.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in SCM or related field (or 2 years of experience), strong analytics, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics (or) two years equivalent with related work experience
• Computer skills and experience with MRP systems (Infor), Logility, Excel, and other MS applications
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and work effectively with cross functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Continuous improvement skills and ability to lead change
• Problem solving, cost analysis and action planning
• Understanding of and experience in applying procurement principles

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and purchasing decisions using MRP/Logility demand planning tools
• Execute purchase orders and releases to maintain product availability while optimizing inventory investment
• Monitor demand, inventory, supplier capacity, and lead times to support on-time delivery and service levels
• Partner with Demand Planning, Merchandising, Sales, Sourcing, and suppliers to manage existing products and support new product launches
• Track supplier performance and drive improvements in delivery, quality, cost, and service
• Resolve purchase order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies with suppliers, warehouse, and finance teams
• Monitor backorders and expedite shipments as needed to meet customer demand
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, including pricing, terms, and delivery requirements
• Support annual budget planning through pricing analysis and standard setting
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including supplier site visits as needed
• Collaborate with Product Creation, Logistics, and Finance to ensure compliance with procurement processes and best practices
• Support company values and complete additional duties as assigned

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Procurement principles

Education

Associate degree in SCM/BA/fin/acct/econ

Two years related work experience

Tools

Infor

Logility

Excel

Job description

Red Wing Shoe Company, based in Red Wing, MN, is seeking a Planner to manage purchase orders and inventory for Red Wing footwear and related products. The role balances demand forecasts, on-hand inventory, and supplier capacity to ensure product availability and optimal investment.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in SCM or related field (or 2 years of experience), strong analytics, and collaboration skills.