Senior Manager, Global Planning Tools and Processes

YETI Coolers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

YETI seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Global Planning Tools and Processes team, overseeing SAP IBP, forecasting, data architecture, and monthly Demand and Sales Plans. You will partner with regional teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia to drive tool adoption, improve data flow, and build scalable planning solutions using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.

The role demands deep planning experience, executive communication, and a track record of leading global, cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in planning or related roles.
• Experience with SAP IBP (Demand & Supply) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in data visualization with Tableau or Power BI.
• Ability to work with large data sets and complex data models.
• Strong executive communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance and accuracy of the demand and supply planning tools (SAP IBP).
• Define future planning capabilities, roadmaps, automation, data flow improvements.
• Drive adoption of planning tools across Americas, Europe, and Asia.
• Review data architecture and implement solutions to simplify structure and improve accuracy.
• Leverage AI, anomaly detection, and RPA to improve forecast and planning accuracy.
• Work with large datasets to extract insights and ensure data integrity.
• Develop reporting and dashboards using Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Lead or support planning transformation initiatives (IBP enhancements, automation).
• Coordinate global demand planning monthly with consistent templates and data standards.
• Consolidate final demand plan submissions in SAP IBP.
• Partner with Supply Planning to align demand view with inventory and finance.

Skills

Global Planning

Executive communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP IBP

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.

About the Role

This Senior Manager will lead the Global Planning Tools and Processes team for YETI and will be responsible for our supply and demand planning tools (including SAP IBP), global forecasting processes, data architecture, and support the roll up of YETI's monthly Demand and Sales Plans. This role requires strong analytical capability, technical fluency, deep experience with planning systems, global cross-functional influence, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for executive leadership. Ideal candidates bring planning expertise in SAP IBP (Demand & Supply), advanced data visualization experience (Tableau or PowerBI), an eye for detail, an ability to work with large data sets across a variety of analytical tools, and a passion for building the future of planning tools and processes for YETI.

What You'll Do

Technical, Data, and Tool-Building Focus

• Own the performance and accuracy of the demand and supply planning tools for YETI including SAP IBP.
• Represent the needs of the global planning teams in defining future planning capabilities-helping shape enhancements, automation, data flow improvements, and long-term tool roadmaps.
• Influence regional teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia to drive adoption of planning tools, processes, and enhancements.
• Ensure proper data flow between planning systems. This role will require a deep review of current data architecture to identify and implement solutions that simplify structure and improve performance and data accuracy.
• Identify and implement ways to leverage AI, anomaly detection and Robotic Process Automation to improve forecast and supply planning accuracy and forecasting time.
• Work with large and complex data sets to extract insights, diagnose issues, and ensure data integrity across YETI's planning systems.
• Use advanced analytics tools (Excel, data visualization platforms like Tableau and PowerBI, etc.) to develop reporting, dashboards, models, and scalable planning solutions.
• Apply strong analytical reasoning to investigate deltas, understand root causes, and clearly articulate the "why behind the data."
• Lead or support major strategic planning transformation initiatives (e.g., IBP enhancements, automation, planning process modernization).

Global Planning Roll Ups

• Coordinate YETI's global demand planning process monthly, ensuring consistent templates, assumptions, data standards, and deliverable dates across all regions and channels.
• Review and provide feedback on demand plans across channels and countries.
• Consolidate final demand plan submissions across regions/channels in SAP IBP
• Partner with Supply Planning to develop a constrained demand view based on inventory availability and deliver to Finance for financial planning cycles.
• Communicate effectively with senior partners across Sales, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Finance to ensure alignment on assumptions, risks, and opportunities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree greater than 10 years of relevant experience, including planning tool experience.
• 5+ years or management experience
• Planning experience with SAP IBP Demand and Supply strongly preferred
• Ability to work with large datasets
• Strong analytics and Excel expertise
• Data visualization experience required
• SQL/Python familiarity is a plus (nice to have, not required)
• Experience designing and scaling planning processes within global, omni-channel environments
• Excellent influencing, presentation, and executive communication skills
• High attention to detail, data-driven decision making, and strong problem-solving skills
• Ideal backgrounds: fashion, tech, or consumer goods
• Successful track record of leading global, cross-functional teams
• Must have the right to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.

All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any oth