Supply Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Experience required in production, supply, and distribution planning.

About Our Team

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

About the Role

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.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:
• Oversee the Finished Goods (FG) supply planning process across multiple sources and destinations, ensuring a balanced network to achieve customer fill rate targets.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
• 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 ERP and Planning systems (e.g. D365, Kinaxis, APO,&