Sr. Supply Planner

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Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing.  We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences.  Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $73,600-$99,400 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Overview: The Sr. Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring the optimal balance between supply and demand, inventory levels, and production capabilities. This role involves developing supply plans based on forecasts, inventory targets, and production schedules while collaborating closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to ensure timely product availability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain supply plans that align with demand forecasts and inventory goals.
• Collaborate with demand planners, procurement, and manufacturing teams to manage product availability.
• Monitor progress of production and adjust schedules as necessary to address delays or changes in priorities.
• Identify supply constraints and develop contingency plans to mitigate risk
• Support new product launches and phase-outs with appropriate supply planning
• Assist in the design and implementation of supply chain optimization strategies

Inventory Management:

• Ensure that materials and components are available for production on time by working with inventory management teams.
• Monitor raw material inventory levels and forecast future needs to avoid shortages or overstock situations.
• Review and adjust safety stock levels based on historical trends and lead times

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Utilize ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) to manage planning activities and generate reports
• Develop reports and dashboards for management decision-making and backorder risk management.
• Provide regular updates on supply chain metrics, including service levels, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement in scheduling efficiency.
• Provide regular reports on production schedules, timelines, and performance metrics to management.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Participate in Sales, Inventory, Operations & Planning (SIOP) meetings and contribute to cross-functional decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between departments, including manufacturing, sales, and logistics, to ensure alignment on production schedules.
• Communicate any changes or updates in the production schedule to all relevant teams and stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in production scheduling or supply chain management
• Certifications (Preferred)
  • APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with ERP systems and supply chain planning software (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Strong Communication Skills:
  • Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving Abilities:
  • Capable of handling unexpected challenges and finding effective solutions.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Attention to Detail:
  • Highly organized with a strong focus on accuracy and deadlines.
• Time Management:
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position.
• Office-based role with occasional visits to warehouses or production sites.
• May require occasional overtime during peak periods or tight deadlines.

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [email protected] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)