About the role
The Supply Chain Specialist oversees a variety of areas in the areas of supply chain and inventory management. The person in this role participates in process improvement projects and serves as a liaison between the supply chain function and business units to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
What You Will Do
Demand Planning & Forecasting
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Own the demand planning process by gathering, aligning, and challenging forecasts from the global Commercial team.
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Drive forecast accuracy by monitoring performance, analyzing trends and variances, and leading actions for continuous improvement.
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Translate demand into action by developing production plans and providing clear production forecasts to our manufacturing sites.
Inventory & Capacity Management
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Manage and optimize inventory levels for the TeamSports business, placing strategic orders with production sites to meet contractual agreements while maximizing inventory turns.
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Develop and implement peak season strategies (e.g., pre-builds, outsourcing, inter-company support) to navigate high demand flawlessly.
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Participate in strategic capacity planning, helping allocate production across our sites to maximize service, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
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Lead the standardization of supply chain processes across all TeamSports production sites, creating a unified and efficient global operation.
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Guarantee customer service levels by meticulously tracking orders across the entire chain and proactively resolving bottlenecks, especially during peak season.
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Coordinate the supply chain component of new item development and launches.
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Manage the customer claims follow-up process, using data to identify root causes and prevent future issues.