Dickies Director Supply Planning
Dickies Director Supply Planning
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Job Description
For over a century Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the cando spirit of tradespeople skaters and doers who continue to put their trust in us. And were ready for the next 100 years of rolling up our sleeves alongside them creating styles that work as hard as they do.
So before we get to the job details take a minute to learn a little more about us our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working sidebyside with a team dedicated to those people that work hard and play harder Dickies just may be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture visit Dickies Careers or www.dickies.
What will you do
A day in the life of a Director Supply Planning at Dickies looks a little like this.
As an integral part of the Supply Chain & Brand Teams the Director of Supply Planning Dickies leads both the Regional Supply Planning (Americas) and Global Supply Planning Teams. At its core this role leads the purchasing of supply both regionally and globally to deliver ontime to our customers and consumers and to achieve VF objectives. This involves elements of preseason planning inseason postseason hind sighting and participating in various strategic efforts to enable a more effective & efficient future all while overcoming various obstacles. This role will closely partner with several functional groups & leaders such as Multi Channel Operations (including Demand Planning & Inventory) Distribution Logistics Customer Service Americas Center of Excellence Product Supply Planning and Other Regional Supply Planning Teams (EMEA & APAC). Reporting to the VP of Americas Supply Planning & Emerging Brand Operations this role will also help drive progress for the Americas Platform via best practice sharing / adoption driving or participating in various key initiatives and growing and developing talent.
Lets break down that dayinthelife a bit more.
Lead the Global Supply Planning (GSP) Function which coordinates the global efforts to buy collectively and overcome various obstacles that might prove as a hinderance to delivering ontime and achieving business objectives (such as capacity constraints vendor minimums buy ready issues data concerns calendar timing etc.. Via this team drive strategy and of global / crossfunctional approach across time horizons to achieve desired business outcomes.
Lead the Americas Regional Supply Planning (RSP) Function to appropriately procure supply to meet the various demand needs across channels and countries in region.
For AMER RSP continuously evaluate the service picture and take actions both proactively and reactively to improve and achieve targets.
For AMER RSP recommend and activate inventory shifts as a piece of achieving inventory quarterend targets.
Drive and / or participate in key projects to implement improved capabilities processes and efficiencies.
Partner with Product Supply Planning (PSP) Leadership to identify opportunities and overcome challenges.
Partner with MCO Leadership & Functional Leaders (Demand & Inventory) to drive the receipt of a clear & timely Demand Handover to enable a successful supply planning process. Evaluate demand signals and challenge / influence as appropriate.
Partner with PSP to understand capacity picture lead times etc. as key inputs into the Supply Planning Process. Evaluate inputs and challenge / influence as appropriate.
Drive and deliver an effective Supply Handover to PSP (in partnership between PSP & RSPs) that clearly articulates how the supply needs are evolving over time and why.
Develop and implement strategies to drive a more effective & agile supply procurement process where it drives value. Examples of this include quick turn and direct ship.
Develop documentation that is refreshed periodically ensuring clarity of roles and processes.
Recommend air freight opportunities for MCO approval to drive service where appropriate.
Continuously look for opportunities both upstream and downstream where we can be more effective overall in delivering supply against VF and brand objectives. Partner with key stakeholders to challenge as appropriate and drive progress.
Participate in brand S&OP or IBP Process to identify opportunities and action against them.
Partner with PSP Logistics & Customer Service to prioritize supply as needed to meet service objectives.
Focus on growing developing and retaining talent.
Partner with Americas Supply Planning & Emerging Brand Ops Leaders to drive and deliver key initiatives and work towards platform harmonization.
Prioritize value driving opportunities with the Americas Center of Excellence and help work to deliver.
Track and deliver against annual department budget.
What do you need to succeed
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role there are foundation skills youll need to succeed and excel. Additionally while formal education in a related field is great to have we are most interested in your 8 years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
Bachelors degree or equivalent from fouryear college or university (preferred concentration in Supply Chain Engineering Mathematics or Business).
8 years of relevant progressive experience with 3 years of managerial experience
Substantial expertise in practical issues of supply planning inbuilding coachingand managing high performing supply planning teams.
Solid understanding of supply chain technology including end to end planning systems.
Strong analytical organization and communication skills (oral and written).
Experience in business process reengineering and program / project management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships and develop a collaborative working relationship acrossdivergentaudiences both internal and external as well as a widespectrum of leadership levels.
Ability toreconcile multiple stakeholder views requiringrespect and awarenessin managinga diverse group of individualstolead change and inspire work toward a common goal.
Ability to determine best practices implement them and document accordingly.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects priorities and deadlines.
Proven ability to leverage technology and systems to drive efficient and effective reporting and processes.
Ability to lead teams in multiple locations.
Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables macros). Experience in other analytical tools a plus.
Location Requirement: this role is hybrid a minimum of 3 days in the office at our Costa Mesa Headquarters.
There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.
Masters degree preferred.
Multibrand global or alternate industry experience preferred.
What do we offer you
At Dickies we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions a competitive compensation package and a strong benefits package that includes medical dental vision and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect connection and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about Dickies benefits package follow this MyVFBenefits and click Looking to Join VF.
To learn more about Dickies Diversity and Inclusion efforts go to www.dickies
Now WE have a question for YOU.
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Hiring Range:
$151200.00 USD $189000.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan sales incentive orcommissionpotential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered including this years medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits and by clicking Looking to Join VF Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position we comply with all local state and federal laws.
At VF we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
