Senior Supply Planner

Traeger, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision package

Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality

Part of a dynamic team

Job summary

A leading outdoor cooking company based in Salt Lake City seeks a Senior Supply Planner to manage inventory optimization and supply planning. The successful candidate will leverage MRP/ERP systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory. Ideal applicants have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and 3–5+ years of relevant experience. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a revolutionary company in the BBQ industry.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory management, or related supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals including inventory theory, lead time management, and demand-supply balancing.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience participating in or leading S&OP processes.
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory optimization and supply planning for assigned product categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and forecast accuracy.
• Monitor inventory performance against targets and adjust plans to balance service levels with working capital efficiency.
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies, and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Contribute actionable insights to monthly S&OP process including demand-supply reconciliation and capacity analysis.
• Collaborate with demand planning to understand forecast changes, new product launches, and promotional impacts on supply requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing, logistics, and vendor partners to resolve supply issues and optimize lead times.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and ramp-up inventory.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and forecast accuracy.
• Create data-driven analyses and presentations for cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Manage product lifecycle transitions including phase-ins, phase-outs, and end-of-life inventory strategies.

Skills

Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making

Systems Proficiency

Supply Chain Acumen

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication & Influence

Ownership & Accountability

Strategic Thinking

Attention to Detail

Adaptability & Priority Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

Our business is BBQ, andbusinesstastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, andwe’vebeen revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since.We’rea team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to providea world-class experiencetoour customers, retailers, and especially our employees. Ifyou’rea team playerwho’sdedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us!

What You'll Do

The Senior Supply Planner manages inventory optimization and supply planning for assigned product categories, leveraging MRP/ERP systems to balance customer demand, working capital, and supply chain cost efficiency. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams—including demand planning, operations, manufacturing, logistics, and finance—as well as vendor partners to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence. The Senior Supply Planner is a critical contributor to the S&OP process,providinganalytical insights,identifyingsupply risks, and executing strategies that support both operational execution and strategic businessobjectives.

How You'll Help Us Win

• Develop and execute supply plans across assigned categories using MRP/ERP systems tomaintainoptimalinventory levels
• Manage PO lifecycle including creation, timing,expediting, andfinancial impacttracking in collaboration with procurement and finance
• Maintain andoptimizesupply chain master data (lead times, safety stock levels, reorder points, MOQs) to improve planning accuracy
• Monitor inventory performance against targets and proactively adjust plans to balance service levels with working capital efficiency
• Identifysupply risks and constraints, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate impacts to stakeholders
• Contribute actionable insights to monthly S&OP process including demand-supply reconciliation, scenario planning, and capacity analysis
• Collaborate with demand planning to understand forecast changes, new product launches, and promotional impacts on supply requirements
• Partner with manufacturing,logistics, and vendor partners to resolve supply issues andoptimizelead times
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and commercialization activities by developing launch supply strategies and managing ramp-up inventory
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance planning efficiency, reduce costs, and improve forecast accuracy
• Create data-driven analyses and presentations for cross-functional partners and leadership to support strategic decisions
• Manage product lifecycle transitions including phase-ins, phase-outs, and end-of-life inventory strategies

Core Competencies

• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making – Translates complex data sets into clear insights; builds models and scenarios to support strategic supply chain decisions
• Systems Proficiency – Expert navigation of MRP/ERP platforms; understands system logic and how master data changes impact planning outputs
• Supply Chain Acumen – Deep understanding of supply planning fundamentals including lead times, safety stock theory, service levels, and inventory optimization
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking – Breaks down complex supply issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions under time pressure
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Builds productive relationships across planning, operations, finance, and vendor partners; aligns stakeholders toward common goals
• Communication & Influence – Articulates complex supply chain concepts clearly to non-technical audiences; persuades stakeholders to support recommended actions
• Ownership & Accountability – Takes end-to-end ownership of supply plans for assigned categories; follows through on commitments without requiring oversight
• Strategic Thinking – Understands broader business context and how supply decisions impact financial metrics, customer service, and operational efficiency
• Attention to Detail – Maintains accuracy in forecasts, master data, and planning outputs; catches errors before theyimpactoperations
• Adaptability & Priority Management – Effectively manages multiple categories and shifting priorities; adjusts plans quickly when business conditions change

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory management, or related supply chain role
• Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals including inventory theory, lead time management, and demand-supply balancing
• Experience participating in or leading S&OP processes
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Track record of successfully managing cross-functional relationships and influencing stakeholders

Preferred

• SQL or other data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python)
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar supply chain credentials
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or retail environments
• New product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management experience
• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology training

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking
• Join a true team working towards a common goal
• Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality
• So. Much. Food.
• Have an outdoor lover's paradise in your backyard
• Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs