Supply Planning Manager

ALO; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Long-term incentives

PTO policy

Job summary

A leading fashion company is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to oversee supply planning activities. This role will ensure product availability, align demand forecasts with production, and work with various teams including sourcing and production. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of global supply chains. The base salary is between $110,000 and $130,000 annually, along with potential performance bonuses and other benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in supply or production planning, preferably in fashion or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains and seasonal buying cycles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sourcing and production teams for timely product delivery.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to minimize markdowns.
• Analyze performance metrics and lead corrective actions.

Skills

Inventory optimization

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Anaplan

Job description

Supply Planning Manager

Overview

The Supply Planning Manager will oversee supply planning activities to ensure the right products are available at the right time to meet customer demand. This role is crucial in aligning demand forecasts with production and inventory plans, specifically tailored to the fast‑paced fashion industry. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in planning, inventory optimization, and collaboration across cross‑functional teams including production, raw materials, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sourcing, production, and merchandising teams to ensure timely delivery of collections.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support sales while minimizing markdowns and excess stock.
• Collaborate with raw materials, production, planning, buying & merchandising teams to ensure timely delivery of collections.
• Analyze performance metrics (forecast accuracy, fill rates, service levels, inventory turns) and lead corrective actions when needed.
• Lead monthly Supply Planning meetings to align on production plans and capacity constraints.
• Partner with vendors and manufacturers globally to understand capacity and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
• Monitor product lifecycle timelines, including new product launches, replenishments, and end‑of‑life transitions.
• Implement planning systems and tools to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness.
• Scenario Planning & Risk Mitigation: develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions & conduct what‑if analysis to evaluate impact of potential changes.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives in the supply planning process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master’s a plus).
• 8+ years of experience in supply or production planning, preferably in the fashion, apparel, or consumer goods industry.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains, seasonal buying cycles, and fashion lead times. Proficient in planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA, Anaplan) and Excel.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with frequent seasonal changes and tight timelines.

The base salary range for this position is \$110,000 - \$130,000 per year, which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed‑upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long‑term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.