Supply Planning Manager

Kinder's • Walnut Creek, CA

10d • $135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and data-driven Supply Planning Manager to lead and optimize the master production schedule across our multi-site contract manufacturing network. This role plays a critical function in balancing customer demand, supply chain capacity, and inventory objectives while driving process efficiency and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where agility, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership are key.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in master scheduling, production planning, or supply chain roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and scheduling/planning tools.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data analytics and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with sales, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the long-term master production schedule, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and manufacturing constraints across multiple sites.
• Conduct capacity planning to optimize resource allocation and ensure production levels meet business growth objectives.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers and internal teams to ensure schedules are executed efficiently and proactively adjust for anticipated disruptions or demand fluctuations.
• Balance short-term execution needs with long-term scalability, applying a Builder Mindset to develop scheduling capabilities for future growth.
• Partner with demand planning, sales, procurement, and supply chain teams to integrate production planning with market demand and inventory targets.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain bottlenecks, developing alternative production scenarios as needed.
• Provide guidance to local production schedulers, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and adapting schedules as business conditions evolve.
• Foster transparent, solutions-oriented communication, ensuring that scheduling decisions align with the company’s commitment to integrity and operational excellence.
• Balance inventory levels, safety stock, and working capital objectives by ensuring production schedules align with supply chain constraints.
• Work closely with warehousing, distribution, and procurement teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
• Minimize waste, excess inventory, and obsolete stock through proactive planning and a curious, problem-solving mindset.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract manufacturers regarding production scheduling, capacity planning, and performance tracking.
• Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with manufacturing partners to enhance scheduling flexibility and responsiveness.
• Monitor and improve schedule adherence and lead-time performance, ensuring execution aligns with Kinder’s values of accountability and teamwork.
• Analyze production performance, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization metrics to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reports to track master scheduling effectiveness.
• Implement data-driven process improvements to reduce lead times, improve forecast accuracy, and optimize scheduling efficiency.
• Approach challenges with curiosity, leveraging data to ask the right questions and drive innovative solutions.
• Continuously identify and implement best practices in master scheduling to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance supply chain visibility.
• Leverage ERP and advanced planning tools to improve scheduling accuracy, visibility, and responsiveness.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and business growth.
• Demonstrate a "Builder Mindset", balancing immediate execution with the development of long-term capabilities that will scale with company growth.

Benefits

• We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
• Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees