Sr. Manager Materials Planning

OLIPOP•Oakland, CA

18h•$130,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

OLIPOP is seeking a motivated Sr. Manager of Materials Planning to play a key role on the Supply Chain team by ensuring raw material availability to support the company’s rapid sales growth and global expansion. This role will partner closely with finished goods production, commercialization, marketing, procurement, manufacturing teams, and co-packers to plan ongoing production for core products and new product launches. The Sr. Manager of Materials Planning must be able to quickly adapt to shifts in strategy and demand while clearly communicating supply status updates to stakeholders across the organization. The role will also work closely with Finance to build a robust materials planning process that reflects current production needs, obsolescence risks, and cost-savings opportunities. Leading and continuously optimizing the company’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process will be a critical responsibility requiring strong ownership. Leadership development is a key requirement for this role, leading a team of four and ensuring all direct reports have robust career development goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment; leads with urgency; and is energized by helping OLIPOP achieve its mission and business goals.

Requirements

7-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain,logistics, or manufacturing planning, ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or food processing environment.
Exceptional problem-solving, team leadership, and communication skills to navigate complex supply chain disruptions.
Industry knowledge and familiarity with the various beverage systems is a plus.
May require significant travel (e.g., up to 50%)
Project Management and change management skill development needed.
Proven experience in a highly collaborative and fast-paced business environment.
Dynamic problem solver who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and addressing issues on the fly.
Transparent, open communicator who is also a great listener and can read between the lines.
Deadline oriented with the ability to develop timelines, organize assignments, set priorities, and carry out plans.
Strong attention to detail, hard work ethic, ability to work well with others and highly organized.
Ability to be a collaborative team member in a dynamic growth environment.
Understanding of Google platforms, Salesforce, and other leading industry CRM tools.
Ability to work across departments
Experience in implementing AI and automation tools.
Six Sigma Lean Preferred.

Nice To Haves

Industry knowledge and familiarity with the various beverage systems is a plus.
Six Sigma Lean Preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the long-term and short-term manufacturing, production, and supply/inventory plans aligned with business requirements.
Oversee raw material demand forecasting to support procurement and inventory optimization, driving digital transformation and forecast accuracy.
Manage the end-to-end supply chain for raw materials and packaging, addressing issues in production, quality, warehousing, and transportation.
Manage performance with business partners ensuring alignment with Olipops strategic goals.
Strategically lead and foster a high-performance Planning and Logistics team through goal setting and performance measurements
Optimize materials and storage, movement, shipping, and receiving processes.
Lead monthly performance reviews, use data to identify deviations, drive improvements, and monitor KPIs like OTIF and quality. Drive cost savings through initiatives.
Facilitate the planning, implementation, and successful launch of new products.
Apply proven methodologies to resolve complex operational challenges with partners.
Coordinate material availability and production plans with Operations, Finance, Quality, and Customer Relationship Management teams.