Junior Supply Planner — Data-Driven, Global Planning

ALO; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Long-term incentives

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

ALO is seeking a Junior Supply Planner to support pre-season planning and translate forecasts into raw-material requirements. You will work with planning, production, and vendor teams to ensure material readiness and accurate data across ERP/PLM systems.

The role focuses on improving data quality, participating in process improvements, and supporting supply planning strategies in a fast-paced apparel environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years in supply planning, production planning, inventory planning, merchandising, operations, data analysis, or related function; apparel/fashion experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP/planning/PLM/reporting systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDA/Blue Yonder, Anaplan, or similar.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts: demand forecasting, BOMs, production lead times, MOQ, capacity, inventory, seasonal planning.
• Interest in systems, data quality, process improvement, and project implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
• Curiosity, ownership, and willingness to learn in retail and apparel business.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-season supply planning for seasonal collections, replenishment programs, and carryover products.
• Translate finished-goods forecasts into raw-material requirements, considering BOMs, lead times, MOQ, supplier capacity, material availability, and delivery windows.
• Expand component-planning to include trims and packaging as the business evolves.
• Maintain and improve accuracy and timeliness of planning data across planning, ERP, PLM, and reporting systems.
• Perform data validation and master data maintenance to ensure reliable planning parameters.
• Assist with creation, testing, implementation, and documentation of supply planning projects and reports.
• Support implementation of supply planning strategies, including process changes and inventory initiatives.
• Prepare analyses and recurring reports to support decisions on raw-material needs, capacity, and risks.
• Collaborate with Raw Materials, Product Development, Production, and vendors to validate readiness and timelines.
• Assist with what-if analyses to gauge impact of demand or supply changes.
• Prepare materials for planning meetings and track action items across partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve data integrity, reporting visibility, and process efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDA/Blue Yonder

Anaplan

Job description

ALO is seeking a Junior Supply Planner to support pre-season planning and translate forecasts into raw-material requirements. You will work with planning, production, and vendor teams to ensure material readiness and accurate data across ERP/PLM systems.

The role focuses on improving data quality, participating in process improvements, and supporting supply planning strategies in a fast-paced apparel environment.