Supply Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome To The Traegerhood: Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we've been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We're a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you're a team player who's dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us!

What You'll Do: The Supply Planner manages inventory optimization and supply planning for assigned product categories, leveraging MRP/ERP systems to balance customer demand, working capital, and supply chain cost efficiency. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams—including demand planning, operations, manufacturing, logistics, and finance—as well as vendor partners to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence. The Supply Planner is a contributor to the S&OP process, providing analytical insights, identifying supply risks, and executing strategies that support both operational execution and strategic business objectives.

How You'll Help Us Win:

• Develop and execute supply plans across assigned categories using MRP/ERP systems to maintain optimal inventory levels

• Manage PO lifecycle including creation, timing, expediting, and financial impact tracking in collaboration with procurement and finance

• Maintain and optimize supply chain master data (lead times, safety stock levels, reorder points, MOQs) to improve planning accuracy

• Monitor inventory performance against targets and proactively adjust plans to balance service levels with working capital efficiency

• Identify supply risks and constraints, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate impacts to stakeholders

• Contribute actionable insights to monthly S&OP process including demand-supply reconciliation, scenario planning, and capacity analysis

• Collaborate with demand planning to understand forecast changes, new product launches, and promotional impacts on supply requirements

• Partner with manufacturing, logistics, and vendor partners to resolve supply issues and optimize lead times

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and commercialization activities by developing launch supply strategies and managing ramp-up inventory

• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance planning efficiency, reduce costs, and improve forecast accuracy

• Create data-driven analyses and presentations for cross-functional partners and leadership to support strategic decisions

• Manage product lifecycle transitions including phase-ins, phase-outs, and end-of-life inventory strategies

Core Competencies:

• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making – Translates complex data sets into clear insights; builds models and scenarios to support supply chain decisions

• Systems Proficiency – Proficient navigation of MRP/ERP platforms; understands system logic and how master data changes impact planning outputs

• Supply Chain Acumen – Solid understanding of supply planning fundamentals including lead times, safety stock theory, service levels, and inventory optimization

• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking – Breaks down complex supply issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions under time pressure

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Builds productive relationships across planning, operations, finance, and vendor partners; aligns stakeholders toward common goals

• Communication & Influence – Articulates supply chain concepts clearly to non-technical audiences; supports stakeholders in understanding recommended actions

• Ownership & Accountability – Takes ownership of supply plans for assigned categories; follows through on commitments without requiring oversight

• Strategic Thinking – Understands broader business context and how supply decisions impact financial metrics, customer service, and operational efficiency

• Attention to Detail – Maintains accuracy in forecasts, master data, and planning outputs; catches errors before they impact operations

• Adaptability & Priority Management – Effectively manages multiple categories and shifting priorities; adjusts plans quickly when business conditions change

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field

• 1–3+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory management, or related supply chain role

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar platforms)

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data modeling)

• Working knowledge of supply chain fundamentals including inventory theory, lead time management, and demand-supply balancing

• Experience participating in S&OP processes

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships and collaborate with stakeholders

Preferred:

• SQL or other data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python)

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar supply chain credentials

• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or retail environments

• New product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management experience

• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology training

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking

• Join a true team working towards a common goal

• Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality

• So. Much. Food.

• Have an outdoor lover's paradise in your backyard

• Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs

• 401k to help you plan for the future

• Tuition reimbursement

• Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally

• Great discounts on all things Traeger