Materials Planner

Every Man Jack•Mill Valley, CA

1d•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 also involves solving complex issues through in-depth analysis and evaluation, in collaboration with cross-functional partners. The position is based in Mill Valley, California, with a hybrid schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in the office, and Wednesday and Friday remote. It is a full-time, exempt, salaried position reporting to the Director of Supply Planning. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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 such as MRP and ERP.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
Analytical and detail-oriented, comfortable making trade-off decisions, and a clear communicator who can manage external partners.
Strong knowledge of material and production planning, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Passion for developing personal care, grooming, or skin care products.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to remain calm in a fast-paced, changing product-development environment.
A self-starter, team player with a positive, innovative, and professional attitude and a willingness to take a hands-on approach to challenges.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a CPG or co-manufacturing environment.
APICS/ASCM certification.

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 costs 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.
Work with the planning team, project management team, contract manufacturing, and technical development to align supply with schedules and recommend priorities when schedules conflict.
Monitor supplier performance and lead-time reliability.
Raise short- and long-term risks, including excess inventory, capacity, and service risks, in S&OP and monthly operating reviews.
Partner with the Project Management team to maintain BOM integrity and ERP records.
Reconcile inventory monthly across the ERP, warehouses, and co-manufacturers, partnering with Finance to investigate variances.
Report on inventory status, material spend, coverage, and planning KPIs.
Join launch project teams, advising 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

Annual bonus potential.
Long-term incentive plan.
Medical coverage: 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums covered.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with generous match and no vesting period.
Four weeks of vacation.
Nine accrued sick days.
Eleven paid holidays.