SCM Account Rep

PURPOSE       Ensure seamless SCM processes for Wholesale accounts, to enable best-in-class delivery timing and execution of demand to customers. Focused on supply + demand alignment and mitigation, monthly planning, outbound operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and holistic supply execution.       KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall -  Drive continuous planning, process, system, and service improvements to achieve on-time availability and delivery for Wholesale accounts, while supporting strategic wholesale business priorities.

Monitor Supply Chain Performance -  Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, maintaining best in class Availability and On-Time Shipping, specifically key program tracking.

Preseason Planning –  Support sales, merchandising, and planning on seasonal assortments to align order deadline needs, RID feasibility, and key programs for tracking, as well as flagging risks due to order minimums or other issues.

Deployment & Fulfillment Planning –  Collaborate with Sales to set seasonal fulfillment mix targets, inclusive of Direct Ship and Never-Out-Of-Stock, provide seasonal input to x-functional teams, then monitor to ensure execution.

In-Season Orderbook Alignment  – Ensure Sales Order demand and supply alignment in-season, and liaison any necessary orderbook changes between Sales/Accounts and Order Management.

Supply Forecasting  - Maintain regular and accurate forecasting of in-season supply execution to meet demand and support business objectives, inclusive of bottom’s up financial forecasting.

Data Analysis -  Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Reporting -  Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates on supply chain performance, including supply availability and fulfillment performance, highlighting key insights and recommendations, and any ad hoc requests as needed.

Internal Collaboration -  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Order Management, Product Supply, Demand Planning, BUs, Sales, Inbound, DC Operations, and Deployment, to ensure seamless supply chain execution.

Key Account Management -  Work directly key customers and/or Sales teams on current availability projections, potential risks, and continuous process improvements to enable top and bottom-line growth, inclusive of standing connections and quarterly business reviews

Ensure Customer Compliance  – Coordinate operations back with Customer Compliance teams to ensure full compliance with customer agreements and Vendor Guides.

Process Improvement -  Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain operations and reduce costs, inclusive of but not limited to fulfillment execution and outbound efficiencies.

Risk Management -  Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.

Support Strategic Initiatives -  Contribute to the development and execution of strategic supply chain initiatives to support overall business goals.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Wholesale Sales

Orderbook Management

Demand Planning

Product Supply

Inbound Planning and Transportation

NAM DC Operations

Outbound Transportation

Commercial and Brand Finance

Category Management

Key Wholesale Customers

Sales Operations & Planning

Warehouses/DCs in NAM

Global and local SCM and IT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

In-depth understanding of Wholesale supply chain processes, including purchasing, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.

General knowledge of demand forecasting, supply planning, and financial planning.

Familiarity with KPIs related to supply chain performance that drive on-time Availability and Shipping performance, including risk assessment, mitigation, and continuous