Allocation Planner
YETI Coolers, LLC

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Allocation Planner will report to the Manager, Allocation in Austin, TX. This role plays one of the most visible and critical roles in ensuring our company has the right products, at the right places, at the right times. Through a thorough understanding of supply chain dynamics, you will work to optimize our inventory levels in multiple countries, ensuring our customers have access to the products they need.

Position Type (See Workplace Approach Below): Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Own and execute inventory allocation strategies that support the growing Canada business
• Partner with Supply Planning and Logistics to understand flow of goods timing and identify risks
• Responsible for reacting and adjusting to changes in allocation driven by supply and demand and communicating those changes to key stakeholders efficiently to ensure minimal impact
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Category Managers, Channel Owners, Logistics, Supply Planning, and Customization to communicate inventory availability
• Support implementation of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and advanced Available to Promise (ATP) system solutions to improve efficiency across the company in regard to inventory allocation
• Own and publish inventory readiness reporting to key stakeholders to support new product launches
• Make data-driven recommendations to leadership regarding inventory optimization. Translate business problems into technical solutions using heavy analytics and problem solving.
• Responsible for performing SAP transactions in order to ensure the appropriate allocation is available to each channel
• Manage the availability and balance of inventory across storage locations and distribution centers to ensure all sales channels have access to available inventory
• Develop partnership with cross functional partners through change management, troubleshooting, and enhancements related to inventory management
• Act as allocation subject matter expert with functional and cross functional teams, leading trainings as necessary

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Operations, or other relevant field from an accredited University
• At least 4 years in Supply Chain Operations, in a buyer/planning capacity
• Clearly communicate with many different stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Have strong analytical and organizational skills
• Understand how to juggle competing priorities, and/or establish approval processes when conflicts around inventory allocation arise
• Strong/Advanced Excel Skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; must know how to leverage Pivot Tables and Vlookup
• Strong knowledge of SAP/IBP preferred
• Strong knowledge and understanding of inventory management and capacity planning
• Comfortable and effective working cross-functionally at all levels and in a team environment
• Adept at handling detailed daily tasks while also applying your own creativity to improve our current practice

US Workplace Approach:

• Onsite: Role requires you to be onsite full-time.
• Hybrid: Role requires you to be located in Austin, Texas and is a mixture of onsite and remote.
• Remote: Role is full-time remote.

Approach may vary based on role.

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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