Senior Supply Planner

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 

 

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: