Supply Planner
Who We Are :
At Feetures, movement is our business. And we believe that a meaningful business begins with authentic values—and our values were forged by the bonds of family.
What started as a bold idea around a kitchen table has grown into a fast-moving, purpose-driven brand redefining performance. As a family-owned company in North Carolina, we're fueled by the belief that better is always possible—and that energy drives both our products and our culture.
Movement is at the heart of everything we do. From our socks to our team and to our communities, we're always pushing forward. If you're ready to grow, challenge the status quo, and help shape the next chapter of a brand that's always in stride, come move with us.
Feetures is Meant to Move. Are you?
Please note : This role sits in our Charlotte, NC office two days per week. Initially, we are only considering local candidates.
Position Summary
As a company committed to engineering socks that help people achieve their personal best, the Supply Planner will work closely with planners to translate demand forecasts into supply requirements and expedite goods as needed to meet desire customer service levels of inventory.
Your Responsibilities :
- Inventory and PO Management :
- Manage inventory levels and flow of goods to meet customer demand, inventory expectations and prevent stock outs on both basic in-line styles and seasonal styles.
- Understand supplier matrix and be able to issue POs according to suggested order needs within capacity limits by supplier / machine type.
- Build supplier forecast for order preparation, capacity planning and supplier yarn needs.
- Analyze supply needs and have knowledge of expected transit times by supplier location to determine shipping method, expediting skus as needed to maintain adequate safety stock levels.
- Manage open orders and track inbound shipments, working closely with logistics coordinator to identify impacts on inventory availability when there is a change in transit time.
- Maintain supply settings in Demand Caster that impact suggested orders per sku.
- Analysis
- Analyze and Report weekly OOS list for skus with critically low inventory levels and alert all teams on future stock out risks and liabilities.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, and customer service on new product launches and communicate any foreseeable delays based on incoming receipts.
- Analyze and respond to Customer service and sales requests on at once orders, using knowledge of current and incoming inventory and allocation priorities.
- Notify planner if actual orders exceed forecast in any given channel / month and notify customer service of order errors that need to be corrected due to date errors.
- Communicate priorities to domestic suppliers based on inventory levels as needs change within the lead time.
- Pull booking program results and color breakdowns for seasonal items in pre-season planning.
Here's how our ideal candidate can knock our socks off!
Knowledge of inventory management, planning or supply planning processes in a retailer / distributor environmentFamiliarity with Demand and Supply Planning Systems (DemandCaster is a plus)Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus)Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business (Finance / Accounting / Supply Chain / Procurement)2+ years of planning, supply chain or analyst experienceOutstanding quantitative and analytical skillsMicrosoft Excel Proficiency is a mustExcellent communication and follow up skillsAttention to detail and data mining focusAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsBenefits :
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife & Disability insurancePaid holidays and PTO401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays :
Feetures offers 20 PTO days which are available to you on day-one of employment and are available to all employees, no matter your role. After working at Feetures for 5 years, your PTO days will increase to 25 days. These days can be used for vacations, appointments, and sick days.Additionally, Feetures offers 10 company paid holidays along with 1 floating holiday to be used at your discretion.Perks :
Parking provided (Charotte office and onsite at Hickory office)DEIB teamEmployee Engagement teamMonthly stipend to pursue / maintain an active lifestyleFeetures is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons protected by law.