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Sr. Supply & Inventory Planner – Global Football (Soccer)

BrickRed Systems, Portland, OR, United States


We are seeking a

Supply & Inventory Planner

to support

Global Football (Soccer) Apparel planning operations

within a centralized global supply chain function.

This role focuses on

end-to-end supply & inventory planning , partnering across global and regional teams to balance

consumer demand, inventory levels, and business performance metrics .

The ideal candidate thrives in a

fast-paced, ambiguous environment , demonstrates strong

analytical and storytelling abilities , and can influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive

data-driven decisions and execution excellence .

Key Responsibilities

Execute

end-to-end supply & inventory planning

for Global Football Apparel

Serve as

primary point of contact

for supply planning across TEAM and Licensed portfolios

Partner with cross-functional teams to align on

demand signals, inventory goals, and marketplace strategies

Evaluate

on-time delivery performance

across promotional and retail channels

Analyze

supply vs demand trends , identify risks, and recommend

business trade-offs

Balance

revenue, margin, and inventory optimization

in planning decisions

Create and manage

Purchase Orders (POs)

for finished goods procurement

Maintain PO updates (delivery timelines, pricing, destinations) and communicate impacts

Identify risks and opportunities, and

translate data into actionable insights and executive storytelling

Support

multi-season planning cycles

ensuring alignment with global marketplace strategies

Act as

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

for supply planning initiatives and process improvements

Help refine and evolve

planning operating models and workflows

Cross-Functional Collaboration
You will work closely with:

Global & Regional Supply Planning Teams

Demand Planning & Marketplace Teams

Materials Planning & Delivery Excellence

Required Qualifications

2–4 years of experience in

Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, or Operations

Strong experience in

Supply & Demand Planning / Inventory Management / Marketplace Operations

Hands‑on experience with

SAP / APO / Cognos or similar planning systems

Advanced proficiency in

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, Complex Formulas)

Strong analytical skills with ability to

interpret large datasets and generate insights

Excellent

communication and storytelling skills

Ability to work in a

fast-paced, results-driven environment

Strong

organizational and multitasking skills

Top Skills (Non‑Negotiable)

Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Management

Soft Skills

Strong

cross-functional collaboration and influencing ability

Effective

verbal and written communication

Ability to

translate data into business insights and actions

Comfortable working in a

ambiguous and evolving environment

Team & Environment

Part of a

Global Football Supply & Inventory Planning Team

Supports

global supply chain decision-making and execution

Works in a

highly collaborative, cross-functional, and dynamic environment

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