Smartwool: Senior Analyst, Supply Planning (Americas)

Smartwool; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

VF benefit overview via MyVFbenefits

Job summary

VF Corporation is seeking a Senior Supply Planner for the Smartwool and icebreaker brands in Denver. You will own category-level supply planning and coordinate with Global Supply Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Demand Planning, and Finance to meet service and inventory targets.

The role requires 3+ years in corporate supply chain, advanced Excel, SAP experience, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Travel is limited; competitive base salary with incentive potential and VF benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in corporate supply chain, with emphasis on demand and supply planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros).
• Experience with SAP, PowerBI, and reporting tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own category-level supply planning and buy recommendations.
• Provide monthly supply outlook and Open-to-Buy inputs.
• Monitor demand and supply timing using SAP and Excel trackers.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to address capacity constraints.
• Lead seasonal system setup and line plan validation.
• Support leadership decisions with ad hoc analysis and reporting.

Skills

Supply planning

SAP

Excel (Advanced)

Demand planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

PowerBI

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Management

Tools

Brio/SAP Business Objects

PowerBI

Job description

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?At icebreaker and Smartwool, we are two unique brands that embody the same spirit of belonging, adventure, sustainability, and getting out there. We create products made for people who enjoy nature and want to go far and feel good. We do this all while keeping our planet and the impact of our products in mind.So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of fun, adventure-loving people, icebreaker and Smartwool may be just the place for you.To learn more about our values and our culture, visit www.icebreaker.com or www.smartwool.com.Senior Supply Planner (Smartwool & icebreaker)What will you do?A day in the life of a Sr Supply Planner at icebreaker and Smartwool looks a little like this.You will play a critical role in achieving financial targets by procuring supply to meet service and inventory objectives. You will ensure on-time delivery from vendors through close partnership with Global Supply Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Demand Planning, Distribution, and Customer Service, while proactively managing capacity constraints and supply risks.Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.Own category-level supply planning and buy recommendations using demand inputs, current inventory, lead times, vendor capacity, MOQs/pack sizes, and buy readiness; create and route purchase requisitions in SAP to the Global Supply Planning team for execution.Provide monthly supply outlook and Open-to-Buy inputs to Inventory Planning for assigned categories, including expected receipts, inventory position, and risks/opportunities.Monitor demand and supply timing on an ongoing basis using SAP and Excel-based trackers; identify exceptions (potential stockouts, excess, past-due supply) and re-phase supply to improve customer service and meet inventory objectives.Partner with Demand Planning during capacity or material constraints to align forecasts to feasible supply, recommend prioritization, and communicate impacts to availability.Manage seasonal system set-up and line plan validation in partnership with Demand Planning, ensuring item readiness, assumptions alignment, and correct timing for seasonal flows.Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Finance, Commercial/Merchandising, Operations, Global Supply Planning) to support delivery of current-month financial objectives while balancing service, inventory, and cost.Support service and inventory performance reporting with the Inventory Analyst; analyze trends and exceptions and drive follow-up actions to improve operational performance and business outcomes.Provide department leadership and planning expertise to other planners and adjacent teams; recommend and implement process improvements, standard work, and planning best practices (SAP execution and Excel analysis).Maintain a longer-term view of supply availability across assigned categories by product type; assess capacity, vendor constraints, and material risks, and recommend mitigation actions (timing shifts, pre-buys, prioritization, alternatives).Participate in and/or lead key projects to evolve supply chain capabilities, including improvements to planning processes, SAP utilization, and Excel-based reporting/analytics.Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required to support leadership decisions, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.What do you need to succeed?We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university with a concentration in Supply Chain or Business Management)), we are most interested in your 3+ years of experience in a corporate supply chain environment, ideally in demand & supply planning.The foundation skills you will need in this position are:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to understand, assess, & problem solve by leveraging technical and analytical skillsAbility to work effectively within a cross-functional team environmentProven ability to multi-task effectivelyAdvanced Excel Skills (pivot tables, macro’s)Understanding of reporting tools (Brio/SAP Business Objects/PowerBI)Experience in project planning and implementationSelf-starter with excellent follow throughExcellent attention to detailSAP System experience, a plusTravel estimated at 5% or less of the timeNow WE have a question for YOU.Are you in?#LI-DD1Hiring Range:$75,168.00 USD - $93,960.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified 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, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.