APPRENTICESHIP - Supply Planner W/M - SALOMON SOFTGOODS

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Job Description

Can you collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to streamline operations?

Do you have the analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights for supply chain success?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges?

Then, we will have a mission for you!

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 Within the Softgoods department, as a Supply Planner Assistant, your main responsibilities will be: 

1. Definition of purchasing requirements based on demand and stock strategy: 

• Plan production requirements based on demand, order book, inventory, and inventory strategy, taking into account industrial, development, commercial and logistical constraints. 

• Commit production quantities accordingly 

2. Supply planning: 

• Draw up and periodically transmit to the production units a "firm" and/or provisional phased production plan 

• Coordinate and monitor implementation of the production plan 

• Periodically analyse industrial constraints in the light of available supplier capacity  

• Alert and explain any deviations from the initial production plan 

3. Responsible purchasing practices (FLA): 

• The Supply planner will be responsible for upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the supply chain 

• By working closely with the Salomon Global Sustainability Team with regards to ensuring the continuous improvement of our responsible purchasing practices. 
• By working closely with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building (at least annually) 
• By adhering to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities to expedite responsible purchasing practices as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will show an ability to formalise processes and workflows, to map processes and elaborate scenarios to be tested. The candidate will show pedagogic skills in order to train the business to new processes and tools. His/her ability to translate business requirements from suppliers in a comprehensive way for the internal teams will be key to succeed in the role. 

The essential competencies required for this role are as followed: 

• Process orientation : an ability to anticipate needs for new processes and necessary implementations 

• Communication : an ability to reformulate what is heard using simple words, being articulate, clear and concise, and showing good negociation skills. 

• Collaboration : an ability to work with partners to improve performance and share best practices. 

• Customer focus : an ability to put customers at the center of the decision process and prioritize them.

Profile:

• Education : A master in Engineering or Business school and a specialization in supply chain/ purchasing / “genie industriel “ is a plus 
• Tools : Command of Pack Office (advanced Excel) 
• Skills : Knowledge of database management 
• Language : English C1 minimum, fluency in French 

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