Director, Demand Planning

Director Of Demand Planning

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.

YETI is experiencing significant growth as we expand our product portfolio and business globally. The demand planning function at YETI plays a key role in helping the company make strategic business decisions. This role will provide insights and demand forecasts for commercial and operations teams to drive business outcomes.

The Director role is a global role as part of the Supply Chain & Operations Team. YETI is needing a seasoned professional who has the passion and ability to build best in class demand planning solutions and a global team to support YETI's high growth business. The ideal candidate will have significant industry knowledge and leadership experience in supply chain management and deep expertise in global demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Planning : Develop and communicate a vision and strategy for demand planning that drives alignment across the organization and provides team members direction on key objectives. Understand and incorporate supply chain industry trends and best practices. Work with other YETI's functions to execute strategies that benefit both YETI and its partners.
• Demand Planning Function : Provide leadership and direction for the demand planning organization to ensure the business is operating to meet and / or exceed goals for quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Work collaboratively across related functions to eliminate non-value-added activities while continuously improving processes, systems, and people capabilities which drives operational excellence. Develop demand operation scorecards and metrics to evaluate and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Financial Management : Develop cost-effective operational budgets. Audit and analyze the financial performance of the demand planning function and take actions as required. Evaluate current spending practices and identify opportunities to optimize to drive effectiveness and quality.
• Leadership : Build and lead a team of highly effective, skilled and passionate professionals to collaboratively lead the global demand planning and forecasting processes. Evaluate organization design, on a regular basis, to ensure organization is structured, skilled and staffed appropriately to support a high growth, global business. Inspire and motivate staff to achieve their fullest potential while preparing for potential career advancement opportunities.
• Customer Service : Collaborate effectively and build strong partnerships with internal customers to understand needs and requirements.

Qualifications & Attributes :

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

YETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation in order to apply for a job, please contact us at accommodationrequest@yeti.com.