Inventory Planner
Westwood, MA, US, 02090
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
HEYDUDE is seeking an Inventory Planner. This individual will collaborate with global demand and production planning teams to coordinate monthly buys for the international footwear and apparel/accessory business. This includes but is not limited to: consolidating channel demand and incorporating within the global roll up to ensure production minimums are met, excess inventory is leveraged, orders adhere to lead-times, and accurate POs are submitted to factories in a timely manner. This role will also support continuous SAP PO/data maintenance and ad-hoc changes/analysis.
What You'll Do
- Drive the international buy processes across global teams, applying clear written communication and coordination across time zones and operational constraints.
- Analyze SAP requisitions to ensure adherence to necessary criteria.
- Provide clear and actionable feedback to collaborators when orders cannot be placed.
- Translate apparel/accessory buy requests into SAP POs, communicate with vendors, and track through invoicing.
- Work closely with internal collaborators and external vendors to ensure alignment of PO adjustments.
- Participate in monthly buy review sessions supporting International and Apparel/Accessories.
- Track purchase orders for direct and warehouse POs to ensure on-time arrival.
- Apply logistics to mitigate delays and communicate impacts when mitigation is not possible.
- Assist with SAP production contract creation and maintenance.
- Collaborate with Master Data to ensure SAP data alignment with active line list and vendor assignments.
- Performs ad-hoc stock transfers and segment rebalancing.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- BS or BA in Supply Chain or related field – or equivalent years of relevant and related experience.
- At least 2+ years of progressive planning experience across inventory disciplines in a highly collaborative setting.
- Intricate knowledge of inventory, supply, service operations; Certification from the Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF), CPF and/or APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and excellent working knowledge within core systems (SAP/Infor) are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority, gain buy-in and drive consensus.
- Experience working in an international environment across various time zones and cultures (Europe/Asia).
- Effective organizational skills and proven experience in developing / managing processes in a fast-growing business.
- Ability to prioritize, manage, and meet deadlines while preserving accuracy.
- Copes effectively with complexity and change.
- Attention to detail and inquisitive nature.
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Inventory Planner
Salary or Pay Range: $78,000 - $88,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Boston