Job Description
We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.
Position Summary
The Global Supplier Planner is responsible for executing the supply strategies supporting Hasbro’s business objectives, and when required leading a smaller size manufacturing partner. Led by Global Supplier Planning Manager/Sr Manager/Supervisor, the team will work closely with our suppliers to maintain high standards of supply service, operational excellence and develop Hasbro’s supply agility.
Main areas of focus for the GSP team are: supplier data accuracy and completeness, maximizing demand supply match and reducing lag, adjust weekly supply plan to reduce service/inventory exposure in FG or materials, enhance supplier performance, manage capacity, risk, and reduce constraints across his/her assigned supplier(s).
Purpose of Role
The Global Supplier Planner will support the GSP manager/sr manager/supervisor by driving consistent operational excellence with his/her assigned manufacturing partner(s).
The role will be a key part of the Global Supplier Planning team where he/she will closely act as a main contact window for our manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders as required.
Key Responsibilities
The Global Supplier Planner will:
- Collaborate with supplier(s) to adjust weekly plans to meet Hasbro customer service targets
- Identify, manage, and deploy scenarios for proactively resolving supplier constraints short term
- Identify Supplier Master Data Governance Gaps and Ensure Accuracy to maximize CF match opportunities
- Monitor Execution of Production and Deployment POs
- Monitor release of MA to suppliers and MA inventories
- Collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing , Materials Operations, Global Network Planning, logistics and other X-functional teams
- Perform factory visit and pro-actively manage production related issues by collecting data and analyzing the root causes and recommend corrective actions
- Proactively address potential disruptions and ensure continuity of supply and optimal service via Risk management / scenario planning.
- Execute the Supplier lifecycle management, phase in and sunset partners and manage build ahead where needed
- Act as first contact point for partner as Single Point Of Contact (SPOC) in relation to daily- weekly, monthly- quarterly and yearly operations for his/her assigned supplier as required
- Lead the monthly supplier S&OP process (including but not limited to review of supplier performance OTIF, capacity vs demand reviews, recommend mitigation plans for service/cap/inventory deviations to target and drive continuous improvement) as required
- Support identification and removal of wasteful tasks to improve productivity.
COMPANY SUMMARY
Hasbro is a global play and entertainment company known for iconic franchises such as Transformers, My Little Pony, Peppa Pig, Play-Doh, Power Rangers, Nerf, and Dungeons & Dragons. We create brand experiences spanning toys, games, digital content, licensing, and retail, combining consumer insights with creative innovation to deliver joy worldwide.
Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:
- Health & Wellness
- Time Off to Recharge
- Financial Well-being
- Life & Family Support
- Volunteer and Community Initiatives
- Learning & Development
- Exclusive Perks
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