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The Materials Planning Manager contributes to REI’s profitability by optimizing service levels through the availability of materials for apparel, gear, and bicycle products/models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

Planning & Navigating Requirement
Strategy and Goals
? Partner with Senior Manager, Supply Planning to develop materials planning models which support sales and inventory goals
? Summarize and present seasonal analysis of material availability trends to cross-functional teams and external partners
? Define and drive 3-year Strategic plan for Materials Planning for Co-op Brands
? Own defining and bi-annual assessment of material lead-time benchmarks along with reduction strategy.
Forecasting
? Collaborate with Materials team to understand material mill strategy and materials allocation. Influence allocation based on strategic supply fulfillment models
? Share high-level long-range strategic forecasts with Tier 1 (T1) and Tier 2 (T2) vendors, based on Materials team strategy

Materials Planning
? Develop multi-season materials planning strategies across fabrics, trims, and hard goods components
? Create seasonal material commitments calendar in alignment with current product creation process
? Determine tiered materials commitments matrix to ensure optimal finished goods service levels and establish Tier 1 (T1) compliance
? Establish standard lead-times. Lead bi-annual lead-time analysis of materials and products with cross-functional teams to bring products into alignment with standard lead-times.
? Develop strong relationships with Product Managers and Merchandising Co-op Brands Planners to understand style strategy to inform materials planning decisions
? Work closely with Supply Planners to understand changes in style demand which may inform materials planning decisions
? Establish framework for material hedging opportunities leveraging Material Planning platform
? Coordinate closely with Tier 1 (T1) and Tier 2 (T2) to ensure materials commitments are taken by vendor as planned
? Participate as needed in key product creation process meetings to create a plan for any product changes that affect material planning strategy

In-Season Materials Management
? Monitor in-season materials consumption and make additional commitments based on consumption to ensure service levels as required by Tier 1 (T1)
? Manage seasonal vendor reconciliation process to maintain agreement with vendor on current material levels
? Own end-of-life strategy for materials based on shelf-life, obsolescence date, and product lifecycle; create and execute ramp-down strategy to exit material with as little waste as possible
? Develop liability material re-use strategy in coordination with Product Strategy to limit material waste and financial pay-out. Comprehensive re-use plan to include liabilities from materials planning, cancelled POs, SMS and other processes.

Reporting and Analysis
? Create robust multi-seasonal reporting to drive materials commitment decision-making and to provide transparency to material investment for cross-functional partners and Senior Leadership
? Drive KPI improvement through analysis and proactive resolution of material-related delays
? Manipulate/mine data from database tools (Snowflake, SQL server, Tableau) to create reports and analyses that drive planning decision making
? Identifies and adopts best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, test design, analysis, validation, and documentation

Requirements:
? 8+ years’ related experience, preferably within apparel, footwear and gear industries, including supply or materials planning
? Bachelor’s degree in related field
? Comfortable and experienced in driving change and working with ambiguity and a large degree of independence.
? Uses deep understanding of demand & supply planning processes and BOM structure, determine optimal material commitment requirements across all product divisions
? Proven capability of operating with an entrepreneurial spirit.
? Ability to challenge the status quo - always looking at improving product and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details.
? Strong project management skills with proven experience in successfully driving major changes in processes/systems.
? Good communication skills, with individuals and large groups, enabling effective management of challenging situations in multi-cultural environments
? Understanding and effective execution of merchandising math principles: initial mark-up, gross margin, markdowns, shrink, damages, inventory turnover, open-to-buy.
? Influencing and negotiation experience/aptitude.
? Strong experience working with a leading supply planning solution such as Vanguard, JDA, i2, SAP, Manugistics, Logility,O9
? Strong capability in data retrieval, aggregation, and visualization tools - Tableau, Snowflake, Power BI, Business Objects
? Strong Computer skills in excel, word and necessary systems needed. Basic to intermediate SQL knowledge a plus
? Working knowledge and experience with SAP, O9, or other ERP system required
? Vertical consumer products planning experience.
? Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals.
? Good English both oral and written.

REI is a US retailer dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfitting customers for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. We offer our own brands of award-winning gear and apparel, in addition to products from the top brands for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, snow sports, and travel.

REI started as a cooperative in 1938, and we've remained committed to that business structure. Being a cooperative, rather than a publicly-traded company, enables REI to focus on the long-term interests of the organization and our members. And it means that we're able to operate a business that plays an important role in growing outdoor participation and protecting the environment for future generations.

By staying true to our roots, we've earned a place on FORTUNE magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" every year since the rankings began in 1998. We work hard to earn our reputation for quality and integrity every day. Our core purpose guides everything we do: we all work to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship.
At REI, we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.