Supply Planning Analyst

**A Globally Recognized Leader in Consumer Goods, Partnering with Aquent Talent**

Join a leading global enterprise renowned for its innovative consumer products and commitment to quality. This company is driven by a mission to inspire and empower individuals through its diverse portfolio of beloved brands. As a purpose-led, performance-driven organization, they foster a culture of belonging, respect, and authenticity, valuing diverse perspectives to fuel global growth and innovation.

**Unleash Your Impact as a Supply Planning Professional!**

Are you ready to make a tangible difference on a global scale? We're seeking a dynamic Supply Planning professional to join an integrated team where your expertise will directly shape the flow of products worldwide. This is an exhilarating opportunity to optimize supply chains, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive strategic initiatives. You will be at the heart of critical decision-making, directly influencing product availability and contributing to the company's success by ensuring that the right products are in the right place at the right time for customers around the globe.

**What You Will Do:**

* Develop and manage capacity-constrained supply requirements within a complex global network to achieve customer service, inventory, and cost objectives.

* Proactively troubleshoot supply misalignments and devise effective mitigation plans to ensure on-time performance across the entire planning horizon.

* Collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners, including Sourcing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Distribution, to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain performance and drive the execution of key strategic initiatives.

* Lead complex close of sales activities, leveraging insights from global and regional partners, ensuring data integrity, executing systematic seasonal buys, and implementing continuous process improvements.

* Conduct quantitative analysis, generate insightful reports, and develop data-based recommendations to influence daily decision-making.

* Partner cross-functionally on mitigation plans for raw materials and finished goods, particularly for seasonal items, to maintain overall inventory health.

* Cultivate strong relationships across the enterprise to foster efficient communication, coordination, and transparency in all supply-related activities.

* Take accountability for monthly inventory forecasting, reconciliation, and accuracy for assigned product groups, proactively elevating critical risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

* Contribute to manager-sponsored projects of the highest complexity, offering your unique perspective and diverse experiences to drive innovation.

**Skills for Success:**

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 2+ years of related professional experience in supply planning, demand planning, or a similar supply chain role.

* Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop data-based recommendations.

* Experience with global supply chain operations and cross-functional collaboration.

* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot supply misalignments and implement effective mitigation strategies.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders independently and transparently.

* A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and valuing diverse points of view.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* A formal undergraduate or graduate degree.

* Experience leading complex sales activities or projects.

* Proficiency in advanced planning systems or tools.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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