Global Raw Material Planner

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products. Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand. Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Capu2019s Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging employees to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site cafu00e9, fitness center, and Flagship store. Apply to join New Era's team The Global Raw Material Planner is responsible for the development and accuracy of raw material forecasts and communicating these needs to New Erau2019s Raw Material suppliers. This position works closely with the Global Production and Sourcing teams as well as Merchandising and License Management leaders. This role goes beyond data entry to lead process optimization, create advanced data analyses, and manage raw material life cycles to ensure global production stays on schedule. Responsibilities + Facilitate Global Raw Material Planning activities + Analyze and create accurate fabric and component forecasts in Excel for Stock, Program, and Custom needs globally. + Utilize internal line-level forecasts and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, along with trend information, to develop demand plans. + Consolidate global requirements weekly and communicate them clearly to each Raw Material Supplier. + Work closely with Merchandising, License Management, Production, and Sourcing teams globally to align on demand forecasts. + Maintain and refine consumption and forecast accuracy reporting data monthly within Excel and other analytical tools. + Lead Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment with key accounts and regional merchandising leaders to improve overall forecast accuracy. + Manage Inventory and Material Life Cycles + Review global fabric and component inventory and evaluate slow-moving or obsolete (SLOB) materials. + Develop and execute action plans for the utilization of excess materials in coordination with Design and Sourcing leaders. + Partner with the Raw Material Sourcing team to evaluate Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) issues and provide feedback on cost-effective actions. + Create Global Custom (GCP) fabric forecasts for approved vendors to ensure quick-turn deliveries and on-time performance. + Drive Process Improvement and Data Visualization + Evaluate raw material planning processes to determine and implement

Created: 2026-04-04