Oboz Footwear, LLC
Director of Supply & Demand Planning
Oboz Footwear, LLC, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States
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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 Director of Supply & Demand Planning, reporting directly to our VP of Finance based in our office in Bozeman, Montana. This position will lead demand, supply, and inventory planning to align commercial goals with operational execution. Deliver accurate forecasts, balanced supply, healthy inventory, and vendor readiness that fuel growth and profitability.
Responsibilities Demand Planning
Partner with Sales & Product to build rolling multi-horizon forecasts (seasonal, annual, multi-year) aligned to revenue goals
Track forecast accuracy, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actions
Supply & Capacity Planning
Consolidate global/regional requirements into total supply needs
Communicate forecasts to factories and vendors on a monthly cadence
Drive vendor capacity planning (seasonal and long-term) to ensure supply security
Inventory Planning
Build the annual inventory plan in partnership with Finance
Monitor monthly KPIs (turns, aging, health metrics)
Recommend actions to optimize working capital and service levels
S&OP Process
Lead the monthly S&OP cycle to align commercial priorities and operational capacity
Report on operational performance, trade-offs, and risks
Facilitate decision-making across cross-functional partners
Data & Systems
Oversee product master data integrity and leverage planning tools to drive accurate reporting, scenario modeling, and decision support
Continuously improve planning processes, systems, and reporting
Leadership & Culture
Grow and mentor the team
Provide regular coaching and performance feedback to ensure clarity of objectives, accountability, and development opportunities through ongoing dialogue
Build clear structure, expectations, and accountability to achieve goals
Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
7+ years of progressive experience
3+ years leading a team
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university
Advanced analytical capability and proficiency in ERP/planning toolsFootwear product experience strongly preferred
Strategic and analytical thinker who aligns commercial goals with supply reality
Communicates clearly and simplifies complexity to drive alignment
Collaborative leader who builds trust with cross-functional partners and vendors
Decisive under pressure, balancing near‑term execution with long‑term priorities
Champions continuous improvement, driving better processes, tools, and outcomes
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 a whole family to share. Are you in? Obōz is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. APPLY HERE.
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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 Director of Supply & Demand Planning, reporting directly to our VP of Finance based in our office in Bozeman, Montana. This position will lead demand, supply, and inventory planning to align commercial goals with operational execution. Deliver accurate forecasts, balanced supply, healthy inventory, and vendor readiness that fuel growth and profitability.
Responsibilities Demand Planning
Partner with Sales & Product to build rolling multi-horizon forecasts (seasonal, annual, multi-year) aligned to revenue goals
Track forecast accuracy, identify risks/opportunities, and recommend actions
Supply & Capacity Planning
Consolidate global/regional requirements into total supply needs
Communicate forecasts to factories and vendors on a monthly cadence
Drive vendor capacity planning (seasonal and long-term) to ensure supply security
Inventory Planning
Build the annual inventory plan in partnership with Finance
Monitor monthly KPIs (turns, aging, health metrics)
Recommend actions to optimize working capital and service levels
S&OP Process
Lead the monthly S&OP cycle to align commercial priorities and operational capacity
Report on operational performance, trade-offs, and risks
Facilitate decision-making across cross-functional partners
Data & Systems
Oversee product master data integrity and leverage planning tools to drive accurate reporting, scenario modeling, and decision support
Continuously improve planning processes, systems, and reporting
Leadership & Culture
Grow and mentor the team
Provide regular coaching and performance feedback to ensure clarity of objectives, accountability, and development opportunities through ongoing dialogue
Build clear structure, expectations, and accountability to achieve goals
Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
7+ years of progressive experience
3+ years leading a team
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university
Advanced analytical capability and proficiency in ERP/planning toolsFootwear product experience strongly preferred
Strategic and analytical thinker who aligns commercial goals with supply reality
Communicates clearly and simplifies complexity to drive alignment
Collaborative leader who builds trust with cross-functional partners and vendors
Decisive under pressure, balancing near‑term execution with long‑term priorities
Champions continuous improvement, driving better processes, tools, and outcomes
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 a whole family to share. Are you in? Obōz is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. APPLY HERE.
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