Supply Planning Manager

Nexgrill Industries Inc • Chino, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take the lead in driving supply chain excellence? We’re looking for a Supply Planning Manager to optimize inventory and lead supply planning across key product categories. In this role, you’ll ensure alignment between customer demand, operational capabilities, and financial goals, using MRP/ERP systems to balance service levels, working capital, and total supply chain cost.
As a critical leader within our supply chain team, you’ll collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and external vendors to drive execution and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in the S&OP process, providing data-driven insights, managing supply risks, and ensuring successful delivery of business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory management, or related supply chain roles
• Experience operating in a consumer products environment supporting retail and/or eCommerce channels
• Demonstrated expertise in MRP/ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data modeling)
• Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals including inventory theory, lead time management, and demand-supply balancing
• Experience participating in and influencing S&OP processes
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience mentoring or informally leading others preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and execute end-to-end supply plans across assigned categories, ensuring optimal inventory levels and service performance
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to understand their product preferences, sample requirements, and expectations for new items.
• Oversee product lifecycle planning, including phase-ins, phase-outs, and end-of-life inventory strategies
• Provide guidance, coaching, and potential oversight of business analysts and cross-functional contributors as the team scales
• Lead supply planning processes and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage purchase order lifecycle, including creation, timing, expediting, and financial impact in partnership with Procurement and Finance
• Establish and maintain supply planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points, MOQs) to improve system accuracy and performance
• Monitor and report on inventory health, service levels, and working capital metrics; proactively adjust plans to meet targets
• Identify supply risks, constraints, and capacity gaps; develop mitigation strategies and communicate impacts to leadership
• Serve as a key contributor and facilitator in the monthly S&OP process, including demand-supply reconciliation, scenario planning, and executive readiness
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Logistics, and vendor partners to resolve supply issues, improve lead times, and enhance reliability
• Lead supply planning support for new product introductions (NPI), including launch readiness and ramp-up strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, reduce costs, and improve forecast accuracy and service levels
• Develop and deliver insights, reporting, and presentations to leadership to support strategic decision-making

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid HMO health care plan
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Pet Insurance
• 401(K) Safe Harbor Plan for your future
• Generous paid time off for work-life balance
• Growth through training and development
• Fun, engaging work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees