Supply Planning Manager

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

📋 Description

• Long-Term Planning (Rolling 12-15 months) - Refresh monthly MRP file.

• Reconcile inventory and verify data accuracy using all supplier and manufacturer inventory and movement reports.

• Adjust production based on supplier feedback, rolling over items not shipped in M-1 or removing those that shipped early.

• Establish and maintain optimal safety stock and reorder parameters considering target days on hand, vendor lead times, transit times, and warehousing capacity. Manage and place POs accordingly.

• Assess long-term outlook for dual-sourced components and changes in component vendors.

• Identify and address any risks associated with suppliers.

• Oversee and manage total inventory dollar values and days on hand month over month to meet targets set by leadership.

• Short-Term Planning (Rolling 3 months) - Monitor material availability across our network and proactively address supply risks with each vendor.

• Create a tracker to review component shortages by vendor and establish a shipment schedule with each supplier based on the production plan.

• Identify risks in supporting the short-term plan and offer feedback to the manufacturer for production scheduling.

• Prioritize tasks with suppliers based on business needs and production timelines.

• Optimize shipments from suppliers to manufacturers/warehouses to minimize warehousing and freight costs.

• Collaborate with manufacturers and raw material planners to identify bulk availability risks that could affect the finished goods packaging plan.

• Vendor Management: Collaborate with suppliers to oversee lead times, capacity, and supply continuity.

• Work alongside manufacturers to manage ordering cadence, capacity constraints, and production schedules.

• Engage with vendors to enhance their reporting to better serve your needs.

• Manage and monitor rebates for component vendors.

• Inventory management: Monitor the health of component inventory, aging, and risks of excess/obsolete stock.

• Partner with suppliers, manufacturers, and quality teams to resolve quality issues related to components and packaging. Assess the impact on your plan and develop a mitigation strategy.

• Launches, Reformulations, Renovations: Assist with artwork changes, reformulations, and packaging transitions.

• Manage FG code changes, BOM alterations, and the integration of new launches into the catalog. Guide the process end-to-end with all vendors.

• Collaborate with Product Development, Procurement, Demand Planning, and suppliers to establish milestone dates (artwork release, PPS approval, first order timing, etc.) to support the transition plan.

• Communicate and track any risks and liabilities linked to the transition plan for components.

• S&OP: Support S&OP processes with supply insights and scenario planning.

• Review demand fluctuations and validate with the demand planning team as necessary.

• Communicate risks, constraints, and opportunities to stakeholders.

• Data and Process Optimization: Analyze planning data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Support D365 transition.

• Ensure master data accuracy within the ERP and MRP systems.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through existing reporting and data.

• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and systems.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Service Level / OTIF, Inventory DOH & Value targets, Obsolescence & Write-Off Reduction, Supplier Performance Metrics, Supply Adherence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (e.g., Engineering, Finance).

• 5+ years of direct experience in supply chain, logistics, or purchasing within an eCommerce/DTC/CPG brand.

• Minimum of 1–3 years in a supervisory or management role, including hiring, training, and coaching team members.

• ERP Systems: Extensive working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software such as SAP SCM, Oracle SCM, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite.

• Data Analytics: Expertise in data visualization and business intelligence tools like Tableau or Power BI for tracking KPIs and forecasting demand.

• Advanced Office Suite: High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas for inventory modeling.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work experience.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, including FSA program.

• 401K with employer match.

• Quarterly Bonus Program.

• Flexible PTO.

• Two company-wide wellness breaks every day.

• Free lunch on us every Tuesday and Thursday via Seamless/Grubhub.

• Monthly wellness stipend.

• Monthly internet stipend.

• Monthly cell phone stipend.

• Annual learning & development stipend.

• Free meditation app membership (Headspace).

• Free Nutrafol subscription.

• Pet insurance discounts and benefits.