Senior Supply Planner

traegergrills•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

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

Bachelor's 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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