Manager, Supply Planning

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At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Manager Supply Planning

Location: Farmers Branch, TX

SUMMARY:

As Manager of Supply Planning, you will have a transformative opportunity to build and shape a high-performing team. Reporting to the Director of Supply Planning, you will lead supply planning and collaborate on the S&OP cycle. Your role will be pivotal in driving strategically aligned business goals, making a significant impact on our organization and customers by ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and exceptional customer experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and functional expertise to the supply planning team

• Develop and implement supply planning strategies to optimize inventory levels, improve supply KPIs, and meet demand needs while complying with inventory policy

• Teach and mentor planning team members, fostering skill development and improving outcomes

• Collaborate with demand, merchandising, marketing, finance, strategic planning, and supply chain teams to gather insights that inform supply plans. Facilitate your team’s regular communication with these groups to understand new initiatives, sales and marketing plans, consumer behavior, and growth targets

• Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning process, increasing shared understanding of key business drivers, and optimizing business decisions for improved financial & operational performance

• Monitor and analyze key supply metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

• Own the E&O process; reporting, tracking, managing and communicating actions to improve excess and obsolete inventory positions

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and innovation, driving a mindset of excellence and agility across the operations teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attention to detail and quality rigorously checks own work for accuracy and teaches the team to do the same

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across diverse teams

• Strong business acumen, customer-centric mindset, and a deep understanding of market dynamics

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to facilitate win-win outcomes

• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

• Innovative and creative thinking, with a passion for continuous improvement and driving operational excellence

• Ethical and values-driven leadership, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive experience in operations leadership roles, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering results

• Extensive experience in supply and or demand planning as planner and or manager, including S&OP participation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive informed decision-making

• Experience in driving process optimization, and implementing scalable solutions

• Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

• Excellent project management skills, with a focus on execution, delivering on commitments, and managing stakeholders

• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, manage complexity, and lead change in a dynamic business environment

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.