Supply Planning Manager responsible for demand planning and inventory management at Spindrift beverage company. Driving supply chain improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams for operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Ownership of supply chain planning inclusive of MRP, purchasing execution, production planning and product allocation
Work with the Sales, Sourcing & Supply Chain Planning teams to properly order materials and ingredients in both short-term and long-range planning to ensure purchasing execution aligns with forecasted demand
Identify best practices and oversee transactional execution and system management of a NetSuite inventory management system
Drive inventory control and inventory accuracy improvements with both raw materials and finished good across the network of copackers and 3PLs
Communicate thoroughly across functions, specifically with Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales
Actively communicate and work with supplier & copacker partners to ensure timelines are met
Annual and monthly cost planning and cost analysis ownership with accountability to meet monthly and annual COGS goals
Achieve overall corporate as well as specific functional goals
Identify opportunities to improve procedures and policies that add value to the business
Elevate organizational and process capabilities across all aspects of the end-to-end supply chain.
Establish one, three and five-year operating plans that provide a roadmap for the optimal planning footprint of the future and investments/capabilities required to scale the business.
Improve collaboration across the leadership team, particularly around forecasting/demand planning and new product introductions.
Drive productivity initiatives that reduce costs while enhancing customer service.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of demand planning experience in a consumer products company, preferably in the beverage or food industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is a plus.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Netsuite, or similar); advanced Excel skills required.
Strong ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable plans.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across departments and present insights to leadership.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving production and supply chain challenges.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Short-term incentive programs specific to level and department
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected
Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match
Monthly cell phone allowance
Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education
A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time
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