Supply Planning Manager

Liquid I.V. • El Segundo, CA

7d • $104,100 - $154,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Liquid I.V. is looking for a motivated, fast thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Operations Team as the Supply Planning Manager. This role will support the finished good planning process from the start of the supply chain to delivery to Liquid I.V. warehouses. This individual will regularly collaborate internally with Supply Chain partners and externally with suppliers and copackers to execute the goals of Liquid I.V. and ensure deliverables are being met. This candidate will be able to work autonomously, while also being an exceptional collaborator, team player, and strategic thinker.

Requirements

• Highly organized and dependable
• Strong relationship building, team player
• Curious and analytical
• Comfortable working in a very diverse, fast-paced environment, adhering to tight deadlines and priorities
• Experience required in production, supply, and distribution planning.
• Experience required in ERP and Planning systems (e.g. D365, Kinaxis, APO, SAP etc.)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to perform data extraction and build analytics in Excel
• Ability to prepare reports involve presenting data with charts, graphs, and other tools
• Experience managing a team
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business, economics, or any other business-related field)

Nice To Haves

• Some experience as a Project Administrator or Coordinator Role; experience in CPG/FMCG/manufacturing preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills capable of maintaining relationships internally and externally. Maintains environment of trust.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to follow decision and priority calls.
• Beginner analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Documentation management and awareness of project management tools
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines for assigned tasks
• Skilled with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Wrike or other Project Management Tool is a plus
• Verbal and demonstrated written communication skills to different level within the business and external partners
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to learn and become proficient on new programs, dashboards, databases and tools very quickly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, think tactically as well as strategically. Demonstrating objectivity, delivering results, and show initiative.
• Must be flexible, work well under pressure, and able to readily adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to interact with vendors and colleagues in a thoughtful and attentive manner

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Finished Goods (FG) supply planning process across multiple sources and destinations, ensuring a balanced network to achieve customer fill rate targets.
• Collaborate with internal partners within Demand, Procurement, and Logistics to execute an efficient and balanced production plan.
• Manage and escalate supply issues, highlighting business risk and providing root cause analysis and resolution.
• Cross-functional teamwork with internal and external partners on product availability, root causing and resolving issues, and actioning changes for the benefit of fill rate and inventory.
• Support the innovation calendar with on-time and in-full execution for all launches.
• Drive efficiencies within the supply chain to create an optimized and enhanced model.
• Develop and support capabilities for reporting and analysis.
• Lead process improvements and support long-term business strategies.
• Maintain accurate master data to ensure full utilization with ERP & Planning tools.
• Manage 3 direct reports, developing their knowledge of supply chain and planning principles, providing career insight, and helping with professional growth.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing Kinaxis upgrades and project phases.

Benefits

• flexible and inclusive working environment
• highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture
• generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day
• infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager