Sales & Inventory Planning Manager
About The Position
Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning. We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team! The Sales & Inventory Planning Manager oversees daily planning and replenishment for key business segments. This role combines hands-on supply chain management with leadership duties, supervising planners and maintaining optimal inventory levels across multiple business lines, including Retail, Frozen, and Dry Supply Chains. The Sales & Inventory Planning Manager serves as a vital link between sales, logistics, suppliers, and customer service to ensure product availability, data accuracy, and process efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or replenishment in CPG or Food industry
- 3+ years of managerial experience supervising planners or small supply chain teams
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, inventory management, and reporting tools
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex operational challenges
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships internally and externally
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of demand planning is a plus, with experience reviewing forecast vs actual sales data
- Experience in frozen, refrigerated, or ambient food supply chains preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day supply chain planning for 1–2 business segments (e.g., Retail Supply Chain, Dry Supply Chain)
- Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure purchase orders, production schedules, and inventory levels align with service goals
- Analyze actual vs. forecasted demand weekly, identify outliers, and collaborate with sales to clarify recurring vs. one-time demand
- Monitor inventory performance, identify excess/obsolete stock, and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure timely and complete replenishment to meet customer needs while maintaining working capital targets
- Supervise and mentor 1–2 planners managing other business segments or co-packers
- Lead supplier calls, troubleshoot supply chain issues, and remove obstacles for direct reports
- Serve as the main point of contact between planners, vendors, leadership, and sales to drive smooth inventory flow
- Implement process improvements and ensure adherence to best practices in supply planning and ERP usage
- Track and report key performance indicators as needed, including but not limited to service levels, inventory turns, % sales change to run rate/forecast
- Develop and maintain demand plans, reviewing actual sales vs. historical trends by customer to identify outliers
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
