Welcome To The Traegerhood: Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we've been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We're a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you're a team player who's dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us!
What You'll Do:
• The Senior Supply Planner manages inventory optimization and supply planning for assigned product categories, leveraging MRP/ERP systems to balance customer demand, working capital, and supply chain cost efficiency. • This role collaborates with cross-functional teams-including demand planning, operations, manufacturing, logistics, and finance-as well as vendor partners to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence. • The Senior Supply Planner is a critical contributor to the S&OP process, providing analytical insights, identifying supply risks, and executing strategies that support both operational execution and strategic business objectives.
How You'll Help Us Win:
• Develop and execute supply plans across assigned categories using MRP/ERP systems to maintain optimal inventory levels. • Manage PO lifecycle including creation, timing, expediting, and financial impact tracking in collaboration with procurement and finance. • Maintain and optimize supply chain master data (lead times, safety stock levels, reorder points, MOQs) to improve planning accuracy. • Monitor inventory performance against targets and proactively adjust plans to balance service levels with working capital efficiency. • Identify supply risks and constraints, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate impacts to stakeholders. • Contribute actionable insights to monthly S&OP process including demand-supply reconciliation, scenario planning, and capacity analysis. • Collaborate with demand planning to understand forecast changes, new product launches, and promotional impacts on supply requirements. • Partner with manufacturing, logistics, and vendor partners to resolve supply issues and optimize lead times. • Support new product introduction (NPI) and commercialization activities by developing launch supply strategies and managing ramp-up inventory. • Drive continuous process improvements to enhance planning efficiency, reduce costs, and improve forecast accuracy. • Create data-driven analyses and presentations for cross-functional partners and leadership to support strategic decisions. • Manage product lifecycle transitions including phase-ins, phase-outs, and end-of-life inventory strategies.
Core Competencies:
• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making - Translates complex data sets into clear insights; builds models and scenarios to support strategic supply chain decisions. • Systems Proficiency - Expert navigation of MRP/ERP platforms; understands system logic and how master data changes impact planning outputs. • Supply Chain Acumen - Deep understanding of supply planning fundamentals including lead times, safety stock theory, service levels, and inventory optimization. • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking - Breaks down complex supply issues, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions under time pressure. • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Builds productive relationships across planning, operations, finance, and vendor partners; aligns stakeholders toward common goals. • Communication & Influence - Articulates complex supply chain concepts clearly to non-technical audiences; persuades stakeholders to support recommended actions. • Ownership & Accountability - Takes end-to-end ownership of supply plans for assigned categories; follows through on commitments without requiring oversight. • Strategic Thinking - Understands broader business context and how supply decisions impact financial metrics, customer service, and operational efficiency. • Attention to Detail - Maintains accuracy in forecasts, master data, and planning outputs; catches errors before they impact operations. • Adaptability & Priority Management - Effectively manages multiple categories and shifting priorities; adjusts plans quickly when business conditions change.
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field. • 3-5+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory management, or related supply chain role. • Demonstrated expertise in MRP/ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar platforms). • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, data modeling). • Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals including inventory theory, lead time management, and demand-supply balancing. • Experience participating in or leading S&OP processes. • Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations. • Track record of successfully managing cross-functional relationships and influencing stakeholders. • Preferred: SQL or other data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python). • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar supply chain credentials. • Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or retail environments. • New product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management experience. • Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology training.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
• Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking. • Join a true team working towards a common goal. • Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality. • So. Much. Food. • Have an outdoor lovers paradise in your backyard. • Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs. • 401k to help you plan for the future. • Tuition reimbursement. • Great discounts on all things Traeger.