At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
This Sr. Manager will lead the Global Planning Tools and Processes team for YETI and will be responsible for our supply and demand planning tools (including SAP IBP) global forecasting processes data architecture and support the roll up of YETIs monthly Demand and Sales Plans. This role requires strong analytical capability technical fluency deep experience with planning systems global crossfunctional influence and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for executive leadership. Ideal candidates bring planning expertise in SAP IBP (Demand & Supply) advanced data visualization experience (Tableau or PowerBI) an eye for detail an ability to work with large data sets across a variety of analytical tools and a passion for building the future of planning tools and processes for YETI.
Responsibilities
Technical Data and ToolBuilding Focus
Own the performance and accuracy of the demand and supply planning tools for YETI including SAP IBP.
Represent the needs of the global planning teams in defining future planning capabilitieshelping shape enhancements automation data flow improvements and longterm tool roadmaps.
Influence regional teams across the Americas Europe and Asia to drive adoption of planning tools processes and enhancements.
Ensure proper data flow between planning systems. This role will require a deep review of current data architecture to identify and implement solutions that simplify structure and improve performance and data accuracy.
Identify and implement ways to leverage AI anomaly detection and Robotic Process Automation to improve forecast and supply planning accuracy and forecasting time.
Work with large and complex data sets to extract insights diagnose issues and ensure data integrity across YETIs planning systems.
Use advanced analytics tools (Excel data visualization platforms like Tableau and PowerBI etc.) to develop reporting dashboards models and scalable planning solutions.
Apply strong analytical reasoning to investigate deltas understand root causes and clearly articulate the why behind the data.
Lead or support major strategic planning transformation initiatives (e.g. IBP enhancements automation planning process modernization).
Global Planning Roll Ups
Coordinate YETIs global demand planning process monthly ensuring consistent templates assumptions data standards and deliverable dates across all regions and channels.
Review and provide feedback on demand plans across channels and countries.
Consolidate final demand plan submissions across regions/channels in SAP IBP
Partner with Supply Planning to develop a constrained demand view based on inventory availability and deliver to Finance for financial planning cycles.
Communicate effectively with senior partners across Sales Supply Chain Product Management and Finance to ensure alignment on assumptions risks and opportunities.
Qualifications & Attributes
Bachelors degree greater than 10 years of relevant experience including planning tool experience. 5 years or management experience.
Planning experience with SAP IBP Demand and Supply strongly preferred.
Technical skills:
Ability to work with large datasets
Strong analytics and Excel expertise
Data visualization experience required
SQL/Python familiarity is a plus (nice to have not required)
Experience designing and scaling planning processes within global omnichannel environments.
Excellent influencing presentation and executive communication skills.
High attention to detail datadriven decision making and strong problemsolving skills.
Ideal backgrounds: fashion tech or consumer goods.
Successful track record of leading global crossfunctional teams.
Must have the right to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
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Benefits & Perks:
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