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VF Corporation Smartwool: Global Supply Planner in Denver, Colorado
Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?
At Smartwool, we are a group of insatiable outdoor adventurers who want to share the joy of crisp powder turns, hard first ascents, scrambly summit sunrises, pine needle-cushioned hikes, and s’more-filled weekends with everyone. We’re committed to transparency, sustainability, and getting out there. And we're serious about having fun while doing it.
We are a team committed to creating products with Merino wool at their core, reducing our environmental impact, and working with our advocacy partners to help protect wild places and increase equitable access for anyone looking to spend more time outside.
If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, Smartwool just might be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Smartwool Careers (https://vfc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/smartwool_careers) or www.smartwool.com .
Global Supply Planner
What will you do?
A day in the life of a Global Supply Planner at Smartwool looks a little like this.
You as Global Supply Planner will coordinate, prepare, and track the global Smartwool planning process through setting up the seasonal Global Buy Calendar, collecting all regionals inputs and consolidating them in global requirement by managing the consensus process with all relevant stakeholders. You will pass the global requirement to the Sourcing offices, following up on sourcing feedback and monitoring season production and shipments.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Collecting all Production planning parameters (LT, MOQ) and all data needed to set the Seasonal Buy Calendar, recognizing, and understanding possible trends and variances.
Ensuring all the production constraints are considered and reflected.
Identifying potential risks and opportunities in the production plan and taking all the appropriate actions accordingly.
Taking part to the monthly buy process by collecting all regional inputs, consolidating them in a global requirement and coordinating the related follow ups.
Preparing Buy & Buy Plan reporting to share with Sourcing offices.
Following up on Sourcing offices feedback and monitor season production.
Monitoring capacity and provide information for production priority in case of capacity issues.
Tracking the whole value chain of raw material from wool to yarn to fabrics and supervising Raw Material commitments and liability.
Preparing reports for Vendor performance (OTP, Production Shortage & Excess, Seconds….) and for Global Initiatives, taking care of publication and highlighting risks and opportunities.
Supporting the global line efficiency in collaboration with Merchandising identifying the seasonal drops.
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, we are most interested in your 1+ years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
Collaborative person, predisposed to personal relationships.
Strong process engineering and Data mining mindset.
Excellence in Excel and Access programs.
Experience in working with BI tools (Cognos 10…).
Experience in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Good English communication skills, written and spoken.
Location requirement: Hybrid role—3 days in the office in Denver, Colorado.
There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.
- 1-2 years of Planning experience
What do we offer you?
At Smartwool, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about Smartwool’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”.
To learn more about Smartwool’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.smartwool.com .
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range :
$63,936.00 USD - $79,920.00 USD annually
Incentive 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.
P lease 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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities 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.
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