Brooks Running · 1 day ago
Associate Supply Planner
Brooks Running is a company driven to create gear and experiences that enhance movement. As the Associate Supply Planner, you will support the Marketing Supply Planning team by managing purchase orders, distribution orders, and collaborating with various departments to ensure product availability and optimize inventory for customer demand.
ApparelFashionManufacturingShoesSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Manage purchase order creation process, inclusive of breaking down system generated recommended purchase orders to the size level and entry into ERP system
Manage regional distribution order creation process, inclusive of the collection and consolidation of the distribution order recommendations by truckload, entry into ERP system, and entry into WMS of the origination warehouse
Oversee the purchase order auditing process. Ensure factory provided production schedule reflects all placed purchase orders in the ERP system and partner with factories on issue resolution. Create Footwear Master PO Tracker and execute ERP PO updates including revisions to pricing, ship date, and delivery method
Establish, review, and maintain pricing agreements in ERP system, ensuring the accurate assignment of applicable duty and freight for standard cost structure
Support development, implementation, and organization of departmental standard operating procedures
Compile and summarize OOS data by warehouse as part of the weekly S&OE process
In accordance with air freight policies, support the execution of air PO adjustments to mitigate OOS
Order supplies for the DCs such as boxes, tissue, sock liners, and shoelaces
Coordinate Second Grade orders including SKU creation and purchase order submission
Own the seasonal sample process; sample SKU creation, preparing, consolidating, and placing purchase orders, as well as coordinating, receiving, and ensuring placement and delivery are executed in accordance with the sample schedule, working cross-functionally with a team of regional partners to ensure sample calendar milestones are achieved
Provide relevant information of planned sample inventories to applicable departments as necessary, identifying and informing the Distribution Center of inactive sample inventory for destruction or outlet release
Support Supply Planners with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) process and purchase order release of select styles, reviewing weekly inbound product delivery schedules to validate shipment methods and troubleshoot any issues, communicating daily with planners to understand objectives and priorities
Participate in Continuous improvement projects according to team priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field or combination of experience
1+ years of experience in supply chain management, demand planning, or inventory management required
Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel required
Strong organizational skills: the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and an analytical, investigative approach to problem-solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
HSA and employer contribution
FSA
Family & fertility assistance
401K Savings Plan and match
Employee assistance program
Transportation assistance
Generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off
Eleven paid holidays
Paid sick and parental leave
Annual bonus based on company performance
Product discounts
Employee recognition
Fitness discounts
Volunteer and donation benefits
Company
Brooks Running
Brooks Running designs and manufactures high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories for both male and female runners. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-11
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