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For over 40 Years, Merrell has been trying to share the simple power of the being outside with everyone. We believe in the positive benefit of the outdoors to restore individuals and communities. As a result, we want to fuel the growth of outdoor participation through the creation of awesome products and amazing stories that encourages people to get outside everyday whether in the city or on the trail. To help drive this journey, we are looking for a Planning Coordinator, who will report directly to our Senior Manager, Inventory Planning.

The Planning Coordinator is responsible to support the brand planning organization with a variety of administrative responsibilities including running reports and data entry. The ideal candidate will have sharp attention to detail and acts with a sense of urgency with a strong organizational focus.

Primary Duties:

• Material Master Support: Administer material number stock status changes with direction from leadership.
• Factory Capacity and Production Order Support: Adjusts any impacted purchase order’s (PO’s) in SAP due to reprioritization as directed.
• Coordinates with Asia commercialization and planning teams to ensure mold output will support largest weekly volumes.
• Consistently monitor changes in production flow, anticipate results of these changes, and initiate appropriate adjustments when results negatively affect plans and commitments.
• Identify delivery issues, and construct solutions.
• Completes X-Factory targets and opening quantities per SKU for new product launches as directed.
• Update standardized buying reports weekly to support buying process. 
• Coordinates all order placement to maximize weekly production.
• Validate Requested Shipment Date vs Current Shipment Date, identify discrepancies, and highlight variance details to Manager.
• Audit, validate and approve material minimum purchase quantities to minimize excess obsolescent material liability in accordance to branded guidance.
• Update and release production POs with corrected size/width information with Manager guidance.
• Revise purchase order line item detail to ensure SAP reflects the most accurate ETAs for customer deliveries.
• Review and respond to factory delay notices with Manager guidance.
• Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Actively embraces a growth mindset with an openness to feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Acts with a sense of urgency with strong organizational focus, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel capabilities and analytical skills
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• SAP experience preferred

Working Conditions:

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.