Supply Planning Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories. We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry. The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for transforming demand forecasts into executable supply and purchasing strategies that optimize product availability, inventory investment, and financial performance. Operating at the center of cross-functional collaboration, the role partners closely with Demand Planning, Merchandising, Production, Operations, and manufacturing vendors. This individual owns end-to-end supply planning from budget planning, in year reforecasting, factory capacity planning through purchase order execution and fulfillment center receipt. They make key tradeoff decisions related to buy timing, order phasing, chase strategies, MOQs, lead times, and inventory targets to balance service levels, inventory productivity, and financial objectives. They are an active business parter with demand planning to achieve business operational objectives. The Supply Planning Manager also champions continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, analytics, and reporting. They must develop scalable planning capabilities that improve decision quality, operational efficiency, and business agility. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, results-oriented supply chain professional with strong business acumen, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. They thrive in entrepreneurial environments, effectively navigate complexity and uncertainty, and leverage data, systems, and cross-functional relationships to drive informed decisions and operational excellence. Essential Functions Planning, S&OP, and Execution Planning: Own budget setting, in-season reforecasting, and inventory planning for assigned categories, Build exception management tools and processes for forecast changes, inventory risk, and capacity constraints, Drive proactive risk mitigation through resolution with internal partners, Ensure plans meet capacity constraints, financial targets (OTB, inventory turns), and timing requirements (in DC / ex-factory). Monitor and drive adherence to inventory KPIs including in-stock rates, turns, excess, and allocation efficiency, Partner closely with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align supply plans with business priorities, Lead assigned areas of the S&OP supply review, Independently develop clear summaries and recommendations that support timely, data-driven decision-making #J-18808-Ljbffr