Senior Materials Planner, Apparel Material Planning

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:
The primary function of the Sr. Material Planner will be the responsibility for managing the New Balance Material Commitment and Liability Process all while achieving strong customer service balanced with maintaining our global apparel supply plan. You will create material plans that consider global forecasts, actual customer demand and manufacturing capacity constraints. You will be responsible for providing transparency into our fabric commitments and working collaboratively to mitigate our liability risks.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Manage the Material Commitment Process, minimize material liability while achieving product launch objectives and on-time delivery to our customers.

* Develop materials plans utilizing global line plans data and BOMs to ensure accurate material pre-position against regional/market forecasts. Leverage historical data on material commitments and identify key learnings to apply to future seasons.
* Analyze and assess materials performance of products; review monthly forecasts variability to adjust materials min/max to mitigate liability risks. Help develop material forecast plans for new materials and strategize fabric ordering at the vendor level to ensure service levels are met for style launch.
* Facilitate & manage the material liability process through cross functional collaboration with our internal and external partners. Drive process improvements for owned liability.
* Proactively analyze leftover materials and report on excess liability and collaborate with business partners on opportunities for consumption. Communicate risks of excess and what the budgetary impacts will be to Finance.

* Manage priority material initiatives (i.e. Fabric Platform, QTM Min/Max, etc.).

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
* 5+ years of experience in Supply chain management, Materials planning or Supply Planning
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills
* Strong Excel, PowerPoint & Business Information System data mining skills

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.