Supply Planner

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At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

FISKARS
SUPPLY PLANNER

OUR ROLE

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence? Join our team as a Supply Planner, ensuring seamless product replenishment with our suppliers. You'll support inventory objectives, manage cash flow, and address supplier issues, from capacity planning to seasonality. Take charge of the entire product life-cycle, from launch to obsolescence, and make a significant impact on our success!

 

This position is based in Middleton, WI and reports to our Supply Planning Manager. The role is full time and is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FISKARS

Responsibilities:

• MRP and Inventory Management: Review and analyze MRP requirements, manage purchase orders, and support the inventory plan for assigned suppliers and product lines. Monitor demand, expedite, and de-expedite orders based on customer demands and forecasts.
• New Product Launches and Promotions: Collaborate closely with Supply/Demand Analysts, marketing, sales, and forecasting teams to streamline the setup and ordering of new items, ensuring successful execution of promotions, new products, and Plan-O-Gram changes.
• System Integrity and Planning: Maintain planning system integrity, manage item planning setup, life-cycle process changes, bill of materials/work orders, rework orders, and forecast transition dates. Ensure accurate system setup for SKUs/vendors to support correct planning.
• Supplier Communications: Regularly review priorities with suppliers to ensure sales commitments are met, maintain open communication regarding annual forecasts and capacity constraints, and conduct supplier visits as necessary.
• Customer Service Liaison: Serve as the key contact for Customer Service regarding inventory availability, participate in daily Customer Service meetings to communicate delivery issues and meet customer demands.
• Data Analysis and Performance Improvement: Monitor and maintain all system data for planning and inventory management purposes, analyze inventory changes and supply issues, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement related to the item portfolio.

WHO YOU ARE

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Operations Management with a focus in Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in key aspects of supply planning, demand planning, inventory control, and/or statistical analysis.
• Exceptional computer literacy, including proficiency with ERP software (SAP, JDE, Oracle, etc.), Microsoft Office suite, Business Intelligence reporting tools (Cognos), and Product Lifecycle Management software.
• Strong math, problem-solving, and statistical skills.

START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP

We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV AND PORTFOLIO in English today! Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.

We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Last day of application:

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

FISKARS
SUPPLY PLANNER

OUR ROLE

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence? Join our team as a Supply Planner, ensuring seamless product replenishment with our suppliers. You'll support inventory objectives, manage cash flow, and address supplier issues, from capacity planning to seasonality. Take charge of the entire product life-cycle, from launch to obsolescence, and make a significant impact on our success!

 

This position is based in Middleton, WI and reports to our Supply Planning Manager. The role is full time and is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FISKARS

Responsibilities:

• MRP and Inventory Management: Review and analyze MRP requirements, manage purchase orders, and support the inventory plan for assigned suppliers and product lines. Monitor demand, expedite, and de-expedite orders based on customer demands and forecasts.
• New Product Launches and Promotions: Collaborate closely with Supply/Demand Analysts, marketing, sales, and forecasting teams to streamline the setup and ordering of new items, ensuring successful execution of promotions, new products, and Plan-O-Gram changes.
• System Integrity and Planning: Maintain planning system integrity, manage item planning setup, life-cycle process changes, bill of materials/work orders, rework orders, and forecast transition dates. Ensure accurate system setup for SKUs/vendors to support correct planning.
• Supplier Communications: Regularly review priorities with suppliers to ensure sales commitments are met, maintain open communication regarding annual forecasts and capacity constraints, and conduct supplier visits as necessary.
• Customer Service Liaison: Serve as the key contact for Customer Service regarding inventory availability, participate in daily Customer Service meetings to communicate delivery issues and meet customer demands.
• Data Analysis and Performance Improvement: Monitor and maintain all system data for planning and inventory management purposes, analyze inventory changes and supply issues, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement related to the item portfolio.

WHO YOU ARE

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Operations Management with a focus in Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in key aspects of supply planning, demand planning, inventory control, and/or statistical analysis.
• Exceptional computer literacy, including proficiency with ERP software (SAP, JDE, Oracle, etc.), Microsoft Office suite, Business Intelligence reporting tools (Cognos), and Product Lifecycle Management software.
• Strong math, problem-solving, and statistical skills.

START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP

We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV AND PORTFOLIO in English today! Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.

We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Last day of application:

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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries, and we have close to 450 own stores. We have approximately 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2023 were EUR 1.1 billion.

We are driven by our common purpose: Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. In 2024, we are celebrating our 375th anniversary. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth.

Read more: fiskarsgroup.com