We are seeking a Supply & Inventory Planner to support Global Football (Soccer) Apparel planning operations within a centralized global supply chain function.
This role focuses on end-to-end supply & inventory planning, partnering across global and regional teams to balance consumer demand, inventory levels, and business performance metrics.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, demonstrates strong analytical and storytelling abilities, and can influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive data-driven decisions and execution excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Execute end-to-end supply & inventory planning for Global Football Apparel
• Serve as primary point of contact for supply planning across TEAM and Licensed portfolios
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on demand signals, inventory goals, and marketplace strategies
• Evaluate on-time delivery performance across promotional and retail channels
• Analyze supply vs demand trends, identify risks, and recommend business trade-offs
• Balance revenue, margin, and inventory optimization in planning decisions
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for finished goods procurement
• Maintain PO updates (delivery timelines, pricing, destinations) and communicate impacts
• Identify risks and opportunities, and translate data into actionable insights and executive storytelling
• Support multi-season planning cycles ensuring alignment with global marketplace strategies
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supply planning initiatives and process improvements
• Help refine and evolve planning operating models and workflows
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
You will work closely with:
• Global & Regional Supply Planning Teams
• Demand Planning & Marketplace Teams
• Manufacturing & Sourcing Teams
• Materials Planning & Delivery Excellence
• Product, Merchandising & Sports Marketing Teams
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 2–4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, or Operations
• Strong experience in Supply & Demand Planning / Inventory Management / Marketplace Operations
• Hands-on experience with SAP / APO / Cognos or similar planning systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, Complex Formulas)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret large datasets and generate insights
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
TOP SKILLS (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
• Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Management
• SAP / APO / Cognos Systems Experience
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, Data Analysis)
SOFT SKILLS
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing ability
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to translate data into business insights and actions
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments
TEAM & ENVIRONMENT
• Part of a Global Football Supply & Inventory Planning Team
• Supports global supply chain decision-making and execution
• Works in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, and dynamic environment
About BrickRed Systems:
BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence. With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.