Materials Planning Manager

Summary

Join Olipop as their Materials Planning Manager and ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials and packaging for beverage production. This impactful role involves optimizing inventory levels, reducing waste, and aligning production schedules. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of materials planning, analytical skills, and experience in the beverage or CPG industry. Responsibilities include materials planning and procurement, inventory management, forecasting and alignment, supplier relationship management, production scheduling support, cost management, supply chain risk management, sustainability and compliance, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and reporting and analytics. The role requires significant experience in materials planning and supply chain management, proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain management, preferably in the CPG or beverage industry
• Strong understanding of production processes, raw material requirements, and packaging needs within a beverage or food manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools (e.g., Netsuite or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously – you can run with something from beginning to end
• Works well with ambiguity and asks the right questions to get at the solution
• Role will require occasional travel: estimated 15%

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust materials planning process that ensures raw materials and packaging are available to meet production demands while optimizing inventory levels
• Partner with procurement teams to establish supply contracts and negotiate with suppliers
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging, ensuring the right balance between minimizing stockouts and reducing excess inventory
• Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory turnover and reduce waste
• Collaborate with the finished goods planning team to ensure accurate forecasts and production schedules are aligned with material requirements
• Ensure materials availability meets production timelines while accounting for changes in demand
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent and reliable delivery of materials
• Partner with Procurement Manager to work closely with suppliers to resolve any issues related to quality, lead times, or disruptions in the supply chain
• Work closely with the production team to understand capacity, lead times, and constraints
• Align material availability with production schedules to prevent delays and ensure efficient operations
• Work with the finance team to track and control material costs
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by optimizing purchasing, shipping, and warehousing strategies, and reducing waste
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within the materials supply chain, including supply disruptions, price fluctuations, and quality issues
• Develop contingency plans to minimize the impact on production
• Ensure materials sourcing aligns with the company’s sustainability goals, including reducing packaging waste
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to food safety, packaging, and labeling
• Continuously evaluate and improve the materials planning processes to drive greater efficiency and accuracy
• Implement tools and systems that improve visibility and control over the supply chain
• Work closely with R&D and commercialization teams to ensure new product launches are supported by an adequate supply of materials
• Support changes in product formulations or packaging by adjusting material requirements accordingly
• Maintain accurate records of material usage, inventory levels, and supplier performance
• Use data analytics to track trends, predict future needs, and improve decision-making
• Develop and maintain relevant and robust KPIs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading people

Benefits

$115k - $125k base salary + bonus