About Obōz…
Obōz Footwear is a hiking footwear brand founded in 2007. Bozeman, Montana is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise and it’s our home. It's what motivates us to lace up daily and explore the 18 million acres of Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem that surround us. A vast and breathtaking landscape just waiting to be explored on two feet. Bozeman is where it all started and it’s what inspired our name. Outside + Bozeman = Obōz.

About the role…
The role of Planning Analyst - Supply and Inventory, reporting directly to our Supply and Inventory Planning Senior Manager based in our office in Bozeman, Montana.

Summary:  As a member of the Operations team, the Planning Analyst is responsible for procuring supply to meet service and inventory objectives and developing a forward-looking forecast that will be utilized for capacity and inventory planning. You will work with cross functional teams to ensure on time deliveries from vendors and to customers and complete root cause analysis when they are late. The Planning Analyst maintains a proper inventory mix based on forecast/order book and works with sales to facilitate disposing of excess and distressed inventories.  You are responsible for communication of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) analysis.

Day to day responsibilities include:

  • Recommend and execute product purchases based upon demand inputs and other crucial supply planning criteria (current inventory levels, vendor & supplier capacity, minimums, and buy readiness).
  • Continually monitor demand needs and supply timing to identify issues and opportunities. Adjust supply timing as needed to improve service to customers and / or meet inventory objectives.
  • Develop a forward looking, consensus driven, unit-based Supply forecast, incorporating and balancing inputs from Demand Planning, Finance, Sales, and Product Development.
  • Provide all levels of the organization with updated forecasts, including ongoing analysis and interpretation of data.
  • Closely partner with cross functional stakeholders to ensure delivery of product, appropriate inventory levels are held and meet monthly financial objectives.
  • Participate in key projects to evolve supply chain capabilities.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.
  • Be an active participant in the evaluation, selection and implementation of planning processes, tools, and systems.
  • Experience with ERP systems (D365, SAP, etc) including data entry and maintenance of purchase orders.


About you…

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to understand, assess, & problem solve by leveraging technical and analytical skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, linking to external data sets, and lookups.
  • Proven ability to multitask effectively, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
  • The ability to effectively perform in a fast-growth environment, strong time management and priority setting skills, excellent verbal, and written skills.
  • International travel may be required (less than 25%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university.
  • Hands on experience with ERP systems.


How to apply…
Obōz has a small but growing family-feel team. We care about our customers, the outdoors and each other. We love the outdoors and are passionate about doing the right thing for a more sustainable world for us all to share. Are you in? Obōz is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Apply here.