Production Analyst, Soil

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage the master production schedule across all soil contract manufacturing facilities, coordinating production runs to align with demand, inventory goals, and retailer timelines.

• Convert sales forecasts, retailer commitments, and historical data into actionable production plans.

• Identify and report material shortages, capacity limitations, lead time discrepancies, and seasonal timing conflicts.

• Ensure production sequencing is in line with procurement schedules and co-manufacturing capabilities.

• Maintain accurate real-time inventory records across soil co-manufacturing sites and distribution centers, incorporating NetSuite documentation.

• Conduct monthly inventory verification and reconciliation processes.

• Monitor safety stock levels for essential inputs and finished products.

• Oversee and document inventory transfers between manufacturing facilities, storage locations, and fulfillment centers.

• Track purchase orders for raw materials and packaging from issuance to receipt.

• Gather and review production reports from manufacturing partners and update NetSuite accordingly.

• Monitor deliveries, costs, and production output; address and communicate material shortages as needed.

• Create dashboards for fill rate, inventory turnover, production accuracy, and cost of goods sold (COGS) inputs.

• Analyze production and supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities, process inefficiencies, and network optimization.

• Collaborate with the Director of Operations to develop scalable production planning tools and processes.

• Model network scenarios, freight costs, and inventory positioning across manufacturing and distribution levels.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related discipline — or equivalent practical experience.

• 2–4 years of experience in production planning, operations analysis, or supply chain coordination.

• High proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, scenario modeling, and managing large data sets.

• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to convert data into clear action plans.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to follow-through.

• Effective written and verbal communication abilities with both internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and lean team environment.

• Experience in lawn and garden, soil, agriculture, or multi-site co-manufacturing is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Google Suite, including Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare coverage

• Unlimited Vacation and Sick Days

• Pre-tax commuter benefits for mass transit and parking

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Personal Cell Phone Reimbursement

• Company laptop