Director / Senior Manager, Supply Planning Job Description

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Director / Senior Manager, Supply Planning Job Description

ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own development / improvement of supply chain run strategy (sequencing, frequency, min/max, etc), impacting WOS targets, inventory health, service level attainment, and supply risk mitigation.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a rolling 12 month and 13-week finished goods production plan that aligns with sales forecasts and inventory targets while minimizing total delivered cost.
• Lead regular supply review meetings with co-manufacturers to ensure alignment, review attainment, current schedule and production forecast.
• Responsible for key performance indicators (KPIs) such fill rate, WOS, working capital, and attainment.
• Lead the Supply Review portion of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, creating charts and presenting the KPIs and forward-looking supply and risks to executive leadership.
• Partner with Demand Planning to analyze trends and proactively adjust supply plans
• Serve as the primary planning and operational contact for co-manufacturers. Execute quarterly business reviews.
• Coordinate and lock in production schedules with co-manufacturers based on lead time requirements. Place Production Orders and update as necessary against attainment for accuracy.
• Monitor Inventory for discrepancies. Work with Operations to ensure Inventory is accurate.
• Partner with Procurement to anticipate and proactively manage supply risks, including long-lead raw/packaging materials, co-manufacturer capacity constraints/minimums, as well as unexpected production or quality issues.
• Review and analyze 1-3 year rough cut capacity plan (RCCP) of the supply network to proactively identify needs of the business.
• Partner with Commercialization team to ensure new items launch on time and in full. Key Operational contact for determining ability to hit promotion or new item timelines.
• Main point of contact and relationship owner for Supply Planning System. Work with contractor to troubleshoot and enhance system for improved efficiency and ensure system can flex to support growth. Maintain item set-up within the Supply Plan and set necessary parameters for planning.
• Develop and mentor supply planning team members as the organization scales.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field; advanced degree or certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience (5-7 for Senior Manager, 8-10+ years for Director) in supply planning within the food or natural products CPG industry.
• Proficiency in supply planning software, statistical tools, ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and manage co-manufacturers, ensuring daily needs are met and develop Strategic Plans to support company growth and initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $130,000- $140,000 annual salary with opportunity to earn annual bonus.
• Three weeks paid time off.
• One month of holiday time off.
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans with significant employer contribution towards employee premium.
• Voluntary additional coverage such as life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, short- and long-term disability, legal services and more.
• 401k plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3%.
• Half-day Fridays in Summer and Winter.
• Twice annual in-person all-team summit.

TO APPLY: Please email resume and cover letter to careers@purelyelizabeth.com