Dickies: Director, Supply Planning

For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put their trust in us. And we're ready for the next 100 years of rolling up our sleeves alongside them, creating styles that work as hard as they do.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team dedicated to those people that work hard and play harder, Dickies just may be the place for you.

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Director, Supply Planning at Dickies looks a little like this.

As an integral part of the Supply Chain & Brand Teams, the Director of Supply Planning - Dickies leads both the Regional Supply Planning (Americas) and Global Supply Planning Teams. At it's core, this role leads the purchasing of supply both regionally and globally to deliver on-time to our customers and consumers and to achieve VF objectives. This involves elements of pre-season planning, in-season execution, post-season hind sighting, and participating in various strategic efforts to enable a more effective & efficient future, all while overcoming various obstacles. This role will closely partner with several functional groups & leaders, such as Multi Channel Operations (including Demand Planning & Inventory), Distribution, Logistics, Customer Service, Americas Center of Excellence, Product Supply Planning, and Other Regional Supply Planning Teams (EMEA & APAC). Reporting to the VP of Americas - Supply Planning & Emerging Brand Operations, this role will also help drive progress for the Americas Platform via best practice sharing / adoption, driving or participating in various key initiatives, and growing and developing talent.

Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Lead the Global Supply Planning (GSP) Function which coordinates the global efforts to buy collectively and overcome various obstacles that might prove as a hinderance to delivering on-time and achieving business objectives (such as capacity constraints, vendor minimums, buy ready issues, data concerns, calendar timing, etc.). Via this team, drive strategy and execution of global / cross-functional approach across time horizons to achieve desired business outcomes.

• Lead the Americas Regional Supply Planning (RSP) Function to appropriately procure supply to meet the various demand needs across channels and countries in region.

• For AMER RSP, continuously evaluate the service picture and take actions, both proactively and reactively, to improve and achieve targets.

• For AMER RSP, recommend and activate inventory shifts as a piece of achieving inventory quarter-end targets.

• Drive and / or participate in key projects to implement improved capabilities, processes, and efficiencies.

• Partner with Product Supply Planning (PSP) Leadership to identify opportunities and overcome challenges.

• Partner with MCO Leadership & Functional Leaders (Demand & Inventory) to drive the receipt of a clear & timely Demand Handover to enable a successful supply planning process. Evaluate demand signals and challenge / influence as appropriate.

• Partner with PSP to understand capacity picture, lead times, etc. as key inputs into the Supply Planning Process. Evaluate inputs and challenge / influence as appropriate.

• Drive and deliver an effective Supply Handover to PSP (in partnership between PSP & RSP's) that clearly articulates how the supply needs are evolving over time and why.

• Develop and implement strategies to drive a more effective & agile supply procurement process where it drives value. Examples of this include quick turn and direct ship.

• Develop documentation that is refreshed periodically ensuring clarity of roles and processes.

• Recommend air freight opportunities for MCO approval to drive service where appropriate.

• Continuously look for opportunities both upstream and downstream where we can be more effective overall in delivering supply against VF and brand objectives. Partner with key stakeholders to challenge as appropriate and drive progress.

• Participate in brand S&OP or IBP Process to identify opportunities and action against them.

• Partner with PSP, Logistics, & Customer Service to prioritize supply as needed to meet service objectives.

• Focus on growing, developing, and retaining talent.

• Partner with Americas Supply Planning & Emerging Brand Ops Leaders to drive and deliver key initiatives and work towards platform harmonization.

• Prioritize value driving opportunities with the Americas Center of Excellence and help work to deliver.

• Track and deliver against annual department budget.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 8+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year college or university (preferred concentration in Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business).

• 8+ years of relevant progressive experience with 3+ years of managerial experience

• Substantial expertise in practical issues of supply planning in building, coaching, and managing high performing supply planning teams.

• Solid understanding of supply chain technology including end to end planning systems.

• Strong analytical, organization and communication skills (oral and written).

• Experience in business process reengineering and program / project management. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships and develop a collaborative working relationship across divergent audiences, both internal and external, as well as a wide spectrum of leadership levels.

• Ability to reconcile multiple stakeholder views, requiring respect and awareness in managing a diverse group of individuals to lead change, and inspire work toward a common goal.

• Ability to determine best practices, implement them, and document accordingly.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects, priorities, and deadlines.

• Proven ability to leverage technology and systems to drive efficient and effective reporting and processes.

• Ability to lead teams in multiple locations.

• Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables, macro's). Experience in other analytical tools a plus.

• Location Requirement: this role is hybrid, a minimum of 3 days in the office at our Costa Mesa Headquarters.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Master's degree preferred.

• Multi-brand, global or alternate industry experience preferred.

What do we offer you?

At Dickies, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

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Are you in?

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Hiring Range :

$151,200.00 USD - $189,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

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