Materials Planner

Every Man Jack•Mill Valley, CA

2d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Materials Planner is part of Every Man Jack’s Operations Team and ensures raw materials and packaging components are available at the right place, time, and cost to support production across the company’s contract manufacturing network. The role owns component planning from forecast through receipt, balancing service levels against inventory risk and providing plans to and engaging with key suppliers. It requires resolving complex issues through in-depth analysis and coordination with cross-functional partners. The position is based in Mill Valley, California, with a hybrid schedule: in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and remote Wednesday and Friday. It is full-time, exempt, and salaried, and reports to the Director of Supply Planning.

Requirements

At least 3 years of materials, supply, or inventory planning experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Experience with supply-related systems, including MRP and ERP.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
Strong knowledge of material and production planning, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Analytical and detail-oriented, comfortable making trade-off decisions, and able to communicate clearly and manage external partners.
Passion for developing personal care, grooming, or skin care products.
Highly organized, flexible, calm in a fast-paced and changing product-development environment, approachable, and able to work effectively as a team player.
Self-starter mentality, flexibility, grit, and drive to learn and develop.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM certification.
Materials, supply, or inventory planning experience in CPG or a co-manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Assess materials forecasts derived from production schedules and generate and execute a materials plan.
Set and maintain MRP parameters, including safety stock, lead times, and reorder points, using supplier and co-manufacturer input.
Create and manage purchase orders, track inbound deliveries, and confirm ERP receipts.
Balance service, tiered pricing, minimum order quantities, and carrying cost when setting purchase quantities.
Decide when and how much inventory to reposition between co-manufacturers and warehouses so materials arrive ahead of production.
Identify and resolve shortages, quality holds, and supplier disruptions, escalating continuity risks early.
Manage versions and limit waste and write-offs.
Lead regular material review meetings with key suppliers and attend co-manufacturer meetings led by the supply planner.
Coordinate with the planning team, project management team, contract manufacturing, and technical developer to align supply with schedules and recommend priorities when they conflict.
Monitor supplier performance and lead-time reliability.
Raise short- and long-term risks, including excess, capacity, and service risks, in S&OP and monthly operating reviews.
Partner with the Project Management team to maintain BOM integrity and ERP records, such as NetSuite or similar systems.
Reconcile inventory monthly across the ERP, warehouses, and co-manufacturers, and partner with Finance to investigate variances.
Report on inventory status, material spend, coverage, and planning KPIs.
Join launch project teams and advise on component lead times and supplier capabilities.
Plan transitions to meet service goals while minimizing write-offs.
Support system integrations and continuous process improvements.

Benefits

Competitive base salary.
Annual bonus potential.
Long-term incentive plan.
Medical coverage for 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependents’ premiums.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with a generous match and no vesting period.
Four weeks of vacation.
Nine accrued sick days.
Eleven paid holidays.