Supply Planner

Next Century Spirits Inc•Zebulon, NC

10d•$47,800 - $56,200•Onsite

About The Position

Next Century Spirits (NCS), headquartered in Zebulon, North Carolina, is a full-service distilled spirits and marketing company specializing in the development of spirits for its owned brands, private label clients, and bulk supply. The NCS portfolio includes Pocho Fino Tequila, Nue Vodka, Blue Chair Bay Rum, Bear Fight Whiskey, Numbskull – a cool mint and chocolate-flavored whiskey, Creek Water American Whiskey, Caddy Clubhouse Cocktails, Calamity Gin, and Henderson Whiskey. NCS-owned brands have earned over 35 gold medals in industry competitions, and in 2023, the company was named North Carolina Distillery of the Year by the New York International Spirits Competition. We are seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to own the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Next Century Spirits’ integrated supply chain planning process. This role is responsible for translating demand signals into executable supply plans, managing supply chain constraints, and ensuring alignment between inventory, production, procurement, and commercial priorities. This individual will serve as the operational owner of the S&OE planning cadence, supply chain data integrity, and planning systems within NetSuite. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, systems-driven, and capable of driving alignment across Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, operations, or a related analytical role in manufacturing, food & beverage, CPG, or similar environments
Strong experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred), including planning parameters and master data management
Demonstrated experience owning or supporting supply planning processes (demand-to-supply alignment, inventory planning, or S&OE execution)
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and/or BI tools
Experience with inventory planning concepts such as safety stock, service levels, and ABC classification
Ability to identify constraints, analyze root causes, and coordinate cross-functional resolution of supply issues
Strong communication skills with ability to influence across Operations, Procurement, and Finance
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, analytics, operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience in spirits, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environments
Experience with acquisition integration or multi-site supply chain transitions
Familiarity with supply planning tools or advanced ERP planning modules
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience building dashboards or KPI reporting for operational leadership

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end supply planning process, translating demand forecasts into executable supply plans across internal production and co-manufacturing partners
Lead the S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) process, identifying gaps between plan and execution and coordinating resolution of supply constraints
Maintain and improve supply chain master data integrity within ERP systems (NetSuite), including planning parameters, inventory settings, and product structures
Manage inventory planning logic, including ABC/P/D/X segmentation, safety stock strategies, and service level alignment
Monitor and manage material availability risks, production constraints, and supply disruptions, including proactive identification of run-out risks
Support acquisition integration activities including SKU onboarding, inventory positioning, supply alignment, and transition planning across sites and product lines
Develop and maintain core supply chain KPIs including forecast accuracy, plan adherence, service levels, inventory health, and material availability
Build and maintain reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into supply chain performance, risks, and planning exceptions
Partner with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment between supply plans, production capacity, and business demand
Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, system workflows, and data governance across the supply chain function