Hybrid Supply Planning Manager

at Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc.

• Job title: Supply Planning Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newton, United States

About the role

• 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