Supply Planning Manager

Position Summary:

As a Supply Planning Manager, you will be critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods throughout the supply chain. You will be responsible for developing and executing supply plans that meet customer demands, optimize inventory levels, and minimize production and distribution costs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will analyze demand forecasts, monitor inventory levels, and create strategies to ensure timely product availability while managing potential risks and disruptions.

Responsibilities:

Demand Management

• Work closely with Demand Planning and sales to gather forecasts and convert into supply needs.
• Alert Demand Planning and Sales on inventory risks and create risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with and challenge Demand Planning and sales on forecasting assumptions that create inventory volatility.

Inventory Management

• Develop inventory targets and manage stock levels to optimize availability while minimizing excess inventory costs.
• Implement inventory replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock levels across the supply chain.
• Present inventory summaries across various forums to inform business of excess & slow-moving inventory.

Innovation Planning

• Coordinate with Sourcing & Procurement to understand timelines for upcoming launches to ensure timely arrival of inventory prior to market launch.
• Work with Demand Planning and Sales to ensure forecasts are aligned before purchase orders are placed with suppliers.

Production Planning

• Coordinate with production teams to ensure that manufacturing schedules align with demand forecasts.
• Monitor production capacities and adjust plans to accommodate changes in demand or production constraints.

Logistics Collaboration

• Collaborate with logistics and transportation to ensure timely departure and delivery of finished goods from source to destination.
• Build and manage PO monitoring solution to track ETA lead times of POs.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Communicate cross-functionally on PO delays with explanation on root-cause and revised ETA.
• Communicate effectively with various departments, including procurement, logistics, sales, and finance.
• Align cross-functional teams on supply chain strategies and priorities.

Performance Tracking

• Track and report key supply chain performance metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Technology Utilization

• Leverage supply chain software and technology tools to optimize planning, forecasting, and inventory management processes.
• Maintain and further develop large backend databases that support inventory management.

This Could Be You If:

• Bachelor’s (and/or certifications) in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
• Five (5+) plus years of experience in supply planning/forecasting.
• Proven work experience as a Supply Planner or a similar role.
• Ability to identify forecasts biases based on historical inventory volatility impacts.
• Perform regular analyses on inventory health and optimization.
• Coordinate with various teams and gather data from multiple sources to concisely formulate and explain inventory related matters to a wide-ranging audience.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal:

• Advanced Excel skills include the ability to produce graphs, tables, use spreadsheets efficiently and perform calculations and automation to process large volumes of data. Power Pivot, Macros and VBA is a big plus.
• NetSuite preferred.

Why Join Us?

Bring Trends to Life – We don’t just follow what’s next—we create it. Innovation and creativity are at the core of everything we do.

Energized Culture – Fast-paced, dynamic, and fueled by fresh ideas. Your impact is seen, heard, and celebrated.

Radical Transparency – No guesswork. We believe in open dialogue, direct feedback, and shared success.

Beyond Benefits – Competitive pay, standout perks, and real investment in your growth.

Push Boundaries – If you want to shape the future and turn ideas into reality, you belong here.

Benefits & Perks

• Healthcare, Vision, & Dental: Competitive / Best in Class Plans
• FSA & HSA Options: Pick what suits you (can’t do both)
• 401K with 3% Match: Eligible after 90 days
• Financial Planning & Charity Match

Time Off

• PTO , Paid Holidays, Sick Days, Volunteer time, Summer Fridays

Wellness & Growth

• Classpass Membership
• Continuous Learning & Dedicated Learning Hours
• Remote & Hybrid Work Options

Extras

• Commuter Benefits
• Women In Toys Membership
• Parental Leave: After 1 year

The Legal bits

The salary range for this role is $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually, plus eligible for an annual target bonus prorated from the start date. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay position within the wage range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This compensation range may also be modified in the future.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER , What Do You Meme does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Furthermore, What Do You Meme will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they is disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by What Do you Meme for the job.