Supply Chain Manager, Procurement – Materials Planning

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the material requirements plan and planning documentation for raw materials, packaging, and accessories across various co-manufacturers.

• Convert demand and production plans into material requirements utilizing BOMs, inventory, MOQs, and supplier lead times.

• Oversee material availability, shortages, and production schedules for the next 12+ weeks.

• Transform planning signals into timely purchase orders with the correct quantities and delivery schedules.

• Balance the need for supply continuity with inventory levels and cash flow considerations.

• Identify and address shortages, risks, and trade-offs with planning, production, and suppliers.

• Verify open purchase orders, monitor ETAs, and expedite any delayed shipments.

• Manage inbound schedules and inform Production & Co-Manufacturing of any changes.

• Ensure accuracy in ERP purchasing and inventory records, including POs, item receipts, and matching receipts to invoices.

• Resolve discrepancies in receiving, shortages, and quality holds in collaboration with suppliers, freight forwarders, and co-manufacturers.

• Handle supplier relationships, including sourcing, qualification, onboarding, negotiations, and capacity planning.

• Keep an eye on commodity markets, tariffs, freight trends, and supply market dynamics.

• Lead initiatives for cost savings, RFQs, RFPs, competitive bidding, pricing analysis, spend reporting, and supplier performance metrics.

• Work in partnership with Demand Planning, Production & Co-Manufacturing, Finance, R&D, and Quality teams.

• Facilitate innovation and new product launches through effective material planning and sourcing.

• Ensure suppliers comply with regulatory, food safety, and quality standards.

• Develop and enhance MRP, shortage reporting, PO tracking, supplier scorecards, KPI tracking, and scalable procurement processes.

• Manage procurement and inventory data within NetSuite.

• Report directly to the Director of Supply Chain.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in materials planning, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.

• Practical experience operating MRP or material planning systems and translating demand and production plans into material requirements and purchase orders.

• Demonstrated ability to place purchase orders, track open orders, expedite shipments, and resolve inbound challenges.

• Experience in planning materials for external co-manufacturers or contract manufacturers, ensuring materials are available at the plant prior to production.

• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills with a proven record of achieving cost savings and operational enhancements.

• Familiarity with managing RFQs, contracts, supplier onboarding, and vendor performance.

• Experience in supply continuity and supplier risk management.

• Solid understanding of business financials and P&L drivers, with the capability to align financial goals with procurement and sourcing strategies.

• Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets with a keen attention to data accuracy.

• Knowledge of ERP systems and procurement tools; experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.

• Background in high-growth companies across sectors such as CPG, food & beverage, consumer products, supplements, or other rapidly scaling brands.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

• Self-motivated and exceptionally organized in a remote work environment, with effective, proactive written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong collaborator across functions with a commitment to ownership and follow-through.

• Nice to have: experience with imported ingredients, freight forwarding, customs, and managing shifting ETAs.

• Nice to have: background in powdered food, beverage, or supplement ingredients.

• Nice to have: APICS/ASCM CPIM or ISM CPSM certification.

• Nice to have: experience developing planning tools, dashboards, or reports from the ground up.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees (Family coverage available at employee cost).

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Parental Leave.

• Free Access to Javvy Products.

• Career Growth Opportunities.

• Collaborative, Fast-Paced Start-Up Environment.

• Competitive Salary.