Materials Analyst at Hanes Brands in Manhattan, Kansas

Job Description:

HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality and value. Among the company's iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Champion, an innovator at the intersection of lifestyle and athletic apparel; Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability; Maidenform, America's number one shapewear brand; and Bali, America's number one bra brand. HBI employs 48,000 associates in 29 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The company, a longtime leader in sustainability, has set aggressive 2030 goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products. HBI is building on its unmatched strengths to unlock its #FullPotential and deliver long-term growth that benefits all of its stakeholders.


Responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Manager with planning, purchasing, maintenance, research, and monitoring of inventory. Specific areas include, but are not limited to: planning, forecasting, purchase order creation and placement, inventory management, liquidation planning, and Supplier management.



Responsibilities:

• Daily ordering with Domestic Suppliers based upon Material Requirements Planning output from ERP.
  
  
  
  
  • Provide insight and information to Design, Sales, Inventory and Finance about Suppliers and stock.
    
    
  
  
  • Make recommendations regarding direction of Domestic Suppliers and Assortment.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Periodic ordering with Import Suppliers based on Material Requirements Planning output from ERP.
  
  
  
  
  • Provide insight and information to Design, Sales, Inventory and Finance about Suppliers and stock.
    
    
  
  
  • Make recommendations regarding direction of Import Assortment
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Provides key monthly and quarterly valuation, unit and pricing reports (for assigned Suppliers) to Design, Inventory, Sales, Finance and Management.
  
  
  
  
  • The Supply Chain Analyst I generates reports in the ERP system based on designated criteria, verifies the report and any associated data, and distributes the report to appropriate parties.
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Plans and forecasts inventory using a forecasting module applications, specific product knowledge, and marketing considerations and reports details of all Suppliers including:
  
  
  
  
  • Managing life cycle information (both category and style) for products, including assortment planning, product development, initial forecasting, restocking, identifying the maturity point, discontinuing, and (upon approval) liquidation.
    
    
  
  
  • Updating and maintaining Style codes, SKU's, and purchase orders in ERP systems.
    
    
  
  
  • Communicating with Suppliers when issues arise (e.g., backordered product, quality issues, production delays, etc.)
    
    
  
  
  • Contributing to maintaining Supplier relationships through clear and consistent communication to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
    
    
  
  
  • Tracks the Production Development status of new styles; communicates updates at the weekly PD status meeting (and as needed) to determine stage of development and final costs
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Completes position specific training plans and engages in continuous development utilizing a developmental plan to further professional growth and effectiveness.
  
  


• Exhibit HBI Leadership Values: Acting Like Owners, Transparency, Empowerment, Speed, and Innovation - Help maintain and lead by example by being transparent to help create trust, empower those on your team, be fast completing your tasks and communications for efficient and effective performance, and help create/maintain a culture of innovative thinking.
  
  


• Completes other duties as assigned (e.g., answering data requests, maintenance of Wyatt/M3 tasks, researching industry-relevant topics).
  
  

• Fills-in for work colleagues when they are absent from the office (as needed).
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail.
  
  


• Proven results in demostrating analytical ability.
  
  


• Strong interpersonal, written, communication and organizational skills.
  
  


• Strong computer skills, working knowledge of MS Office(Word, Excel, Outlook).
  
  


• Ability to work with limited supervision; highly self-motivated.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of related experience.
  
  


• Experience with Demand Solutions and/or NGC Software (eSPS).
  
  


• Experience with international Supplier (or 3rd party) relationships.
  
  


• Secondary language proficienc in Chinese or Spanish.
  
  


• T-SQL programming knowledge.
  
  


• Power BI experience.
  
  


• APICS, ISM, PMP, or CPIM certification.
  
  


• Working knowledge of the Enterprising Resources Planning (ERP) system.
  
  

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan Kansas

Nearest Secondary Market: Junction City

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