Sr Market Distribution Planner

At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.

The Senior Market Distribution Planner is responsible for leading the planning and execution of product distribution across markets to ensure high product availability during key selling periods (such as holiday season, Children’s Day, and major promotional events), while optimizing inventory levels and logistics costs.

This role blends strategic thinking with strong analytical and operational execution and plays a key role in driving sales performance and service levels. You will own the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process for your market and act as a critical link between local commercial teams and global supply planning.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Distribution Planning

• Lead the Distribution Intelligence (DI) process, including alignment of minimum order quantities (MOQs)


• Translate demand forecasts into allocation plans by channel and customer


• Define product and customer prioritization during constrained supply scenarios

Inventory Management

• Own inventory policy at SKU and market level, considering ABC classification, seasonality, and product lifecycle


• Manage inventory projections, distribution, and visibility (including shortages and close‑outs)


• Develop strategies to minimize post‑season obsolescence, including liquidation planning

S&OE & Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Lead the S&OE cycle with Sales and Marketing, aligning customer priorities, campaigns, and product launches


• Partner closely with Global Supply Planning on production planning, imports, and supply constraints


• Act as the primary point of contact between the market and global supply teams

Execution & Operational Control

• Manage in‑market inventory and customer allocation processes


• Oversee purchase order (PO) management and sourcing visibility (arrivals, stock cover, risks, and opportunities)


• Ensure on‑time delivery during critical selling windows

KPI Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including:
  
  
  
  • Fill rate by customer
  
  
  • In‑stock performance
  
  
  • Days of inventory
  
  
  • Demand vs supply match
  
  
  • Shortages visibility
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

• 5–8+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution, or planning roles


• Experience in highly seasonal industries (toys, retail, consumer goods, fashion)


• Proven experience managing demand peaks, inventory allocation, and supply constraints


• Experience with import operations (Asia to LATAM) is a plus

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, modeling, simulations)


• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP)


• Power BI experience preferred


• Strong understanding of Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)


• Fluent in English, Portugues and Spanish (written and spoken)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking


• Ability to make decisions under pressure, particularly during peak seasons


• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills across functions


• Clear and effective communication skills, including with senior leaders


• Results‑driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Hasbro is an Equal Opportunities Employer 

The above is intended to describe the general content of the role, and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or role requirements. We value diversity at Hasbro, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Interviews at Hasbro take place in person and virtually as part of our recruitment process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and you have a medical condition or an individual need for adjustment to our process, and you believe it may affect your ability to be at your best, please let your recruitment partner know, so we can consider how best we can support you and make any adjustments that may reasonably be needed.