Associate Supply Chain Planner (International)

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW:

·  Individual contributor position responsible
for ensuring the effective alignment of demand and supply with
operational capability
·  Role is blend of daily operational planning,
ad-hoc analytics, cross-functional coordination and project analytics.
·  Plans and analyzes the logistics resources
required to effectively and efficiently flow Bath & Body Works and
Victoria’s Secret products through the supply chain from vendors to the
stores network. 
·  In addition, the position analyzes the
inventory productivity of the business and provides recommendations for
improvement opportunities.
·  Reports to the Manager of Supply Chain
Planning. This position does not have any direct reports

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Ensure the effective alignment of demand and
supply with operational capability
·  Create, analyze, publish, and manage
inventory flow plans that support resource planning spanning from Vendor
to Store and include labor, space, and expenses
·  Create, analyze, publish, and manage
floorset visibility that provides make and move status and foundation
for process improvement
·  Support process- and/or inventory
productivity improvement projects which may span from Vendor to Store
·  Data management of the distribution network,
transportation modes, lead times, sourcing relationships and calendars
in SAP and JDA Fulfillment to ensure the proper inventory planning flows
·  Develop, monitor and report key performance
indicators (KPI’s) of cost, service and productivity.  Support and
facilitate continuous improvement of performance
·  Develop “what-if” scenarios to model and
analyze cost/service improvements in the flow of assigned products
·  Build analysis tools and processes that
improve current state or provide an opportunity to expand the influence
of flow planning in Microsoft Office/ SQL Environment
·  Collaborate with cross-functional partners
within Brand and Mast Global functions when performing the above

Key Meetings:

Identified in venues which include
but are not limited to:

·  Cross-functional flow projection
reviews
·  Floor set hindsight’s and/or readiness
reviews
·  Process improvement project updates
·  Staff meetings
·  Individual performance reviews and/or
touchbases

Is a trusted advisor through the
development of relationships with:

·  Brand: MP&A, Store
Operations, Finance
·  MAST: Logistics, Finance, Production

Provides these groups with analytics and insights which improve the
alignment between demand, supply, and operations capabilities.

 

Data Management and Analytics

Examples include but are not limited
to:

·  Inventory flow projections
·  Exception reporting
·  Floorset readiness
·  Recurring projects
·  Ad hoc requests

Talent Management:

·  Create a development plan for
individual career growth in Supply Chain and LBrands knowledge, the
application of knowledge and collaboration with cross-functional
partners.
·  Participate in self-evaluation and receive a
formal performance evaluation annually with quarterly check-ins.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations or engineering is preferred
•1-3 years of inventory management or distribution management experience in high volume, fast paced seasonal or heavily promoted businesses (retail or consumer goods) is preferred
•Ability to solve problems in an abstract environment
•Confident with managing and analyzing inventory and distribution data for the purpose of providing insights
•Passion for supply chain improvement
•Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success working with and influencing team members to achieve goals
•Expertise using Microsoft Excel, familiar with Microsoft Access (ability to import data and build queries), familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint, familiar with Microsoft Visio

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.