Raw Materials Supply Planner - North Vancouver, Canada - Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
Raw Materials

Reports to:
Manager, Raw Materials Supply Planning

Location:
North Vancouver, BC

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Your opportunity at Arc'teryx:

As a Raw Materials Supply Planner, you will play a key role in the supply planning of raw materials in the production of finished goods. Your responsibilities will encompass negotiating and strategizing supplier capacity and material prices, forecasting for production, and generating reports for KPI monitoring. Working with a portfolio of manufacturers, you will ensure their production forecasts align optimally with our finished goods supplier base. Internally, collaboration with Raw Materials Sourcing, Development, Quality, Finished Goods Supply Planning, and Global Planning teams will be essential to meet supply and delivery targets. You will also support key projects and initiatives, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the raw material commercialization and Sales and Operations Planning processes.

Meet your future team:

If you were in the Raw Materials Supply Planner role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Staying abreast with economic and political events insofar they affect your manufacturer portfolio and developing an excellent understanding of the supply chain for the raw materials you plan
Monitoring the raw material development process to determine if commercialization timelines can be met
Managing relationships with manufacturers with a sense of urgency in a professional and courteous manner. Ensuring optimal supplier performance (growth, ontime delivery, communication, and flexibility) with a focus on longterm and mutually beneficial partnerships
Working with the Raw Material Sourcing team to negotiate, set and ensure compliance on purchasing terms and pricing conditions based on forecast volume and market changes
Directing a rolling raw material forecast schedule and any exceptional crossfunctional decisions and/or commitments related to supplier MOQ, MCQ, and Lead Times
Tracking Supplier Order Confirmation Performance, Supplier Delivery Performance, and Supplier Lead Time Performance. Analyzing the root cause of issues and recommending improvements
Accounting for excess raw materials at seasonend, providing accurate financial projections and settling invoices with due diligence
Conducting quarterly to seasonal manufacturer performance reviews, providing feedback to suppliers and Sourcing teams for improvement
Upholding Fair Labor Association's Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc'teryx supply chain

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Collaborating with the Raw Material Sourcing team to develop long-term raw material category capacity plans at new and existing overseas contract manufacturers
Engaging in the monthly Sales and Operations Planning process to report portfolio key performance indicators and to communicate supply opportunities or risks
Contributing to the optimization of the I2C (Idea to Consumer) process, working closely with crossfunctional partners to support improvement and deadline discipline
Seeking process efficiencies, cost savings and sustainability best practices for the brand, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners

Are you our next Raw Materials Supply Planner?:

You have 2+ years' experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing or an equivalent Supply Chain position, preferably in the apparel or consumer goods industry
You hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain and/or APICS certification
You have knowledge of sourcing practices, vendor management, supply chain management, inventory management, global distribution network planning and project management practices
You are a proficient user of Excel and have ERP experience (in SAP is a plus)
You have excellent English written and spoken communication skills
You have advanced analytical skills, understanding possible operational and financial impacts
You have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional multitasking skills
You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a peoplefacing role
You are not deterred by ambiguity and frequent changes in the world of supply chain
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with competing priorities
You can balance autonomy and collaboration
You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to fair and respectful business practices
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for the outdoors and environment

$69,000 - $86,000 a year