Supply Chain Planner
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Supply Chain Planner optimizing global inventory, production schedules, and replenishment for Zwiesel Fortessa’s tableware business. Managing overseas suppliers, supply risks, KPIs, and cross-functional planning.
Responsibilities:
- Execute global supply and inventory planning within open-to-buy financial guidelines
- Manage global production schedules, order cycles, inventory levels, and supplier lead times
- Maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, product launches, and leadership objectives
- Monitor order fill rate, lead times, and supplier performance, taking proactive corrective action
- Partner with Product, Sales, Finance, and Operations to analyze volume requirements and production constraints
- Time and release replenishment orders for inventory optimization and uninterrupted supply
- Resolve conflicts between demand projections and supply capabilities
- Identify supply-chain risks and escalate delays, capacity issues, and supplier performance shortfalls with actionable recommendations
- Serve as primary point of contact for overseas manufacturers and maintain supplier relationships
- Maintain product and vendor specifications and ensure order accuracy
- Conduct supplier reviews and implement corrective actions
- Analyze supply-chain and forecast data to identify risks, bottlenecks, and process gaps
- Document supply-planning activities, transactions, and vendor communications while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance
- Prepare and present KPIs and insights for leadership
- Lead process enhancements using industry best practices and technology
- Support financially responsible, data-driven supply-planning decisions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or related field
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in supply planning, inventory management, or operational analysis
- Experience in consumer goods or manufacturing environments ideally
- Demonstrated success executing purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing inventory positions in a global supply setting
- Strong organizational and supply planning skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective written and verbal collaboration across departments, cultures, and time zones
- Cultural awareness and ability to collaborate in a diverse, global workforce
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Advanced expertise in Excel and experience with data analysis tools
- Experience with ERP and supply chain management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Familiarity with demand planning, inventory management, or supply planning software
- Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Smartsheet, Teams, or Asana
- Ability to work beyond standard hours during critical purchasing or planning cycles
- Ability to lift and handle product or packaging samples up to 40 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
Benefits:
- Quarterly bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Work/life balance
- Occasional domestic and international travel opportunities
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