Position : Supply Chain Planner
Location : Newton, MA
The Supply Chain Planner Role
We're looking for a team-oriented individual to join our Supply Chain in-house operations. This position is responsible for owning all facets of purchasing, coastal production planning, finished goods management & inventory control. This position requires hands-on involvement in all critical activities such as purchasing, shipping logistics, inventory management by location, inventory reconciliations, MRP system management, co-packer communication, data entry & analysis, and cross-functional communication. It is understood that this position will play a key role in - and be accountable for - achieving annual company goals as they pertain to sales, margin, and customer service.
Job Responsibilities
· End to end supply chain planning inclusive of MRP, purchasing execution, production planning and product allocation
· Inventory control efforts with raw materials and finished goods including, but not limited to, inventory transfers & lot tracking
· Use of MRP to execute purchasing that supports the set production plan
· Transactional execution and system management of a NetSuite inventory management system
· Manage appropriate inventory levels of finished goods across a multitude of 3rd party sites, accounting for both sales forecasts and customer orders
· Communicate thoroughly across functions, specifically with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, Accounting and Sales
· Actively communicate and work with co-packer & supplier partners to ensure timelines are met
· Identify and resolve discrepancies with freight partners for all shipments containing incomplete or inaccurate product information
· Achieve overall corporate as well as specific functional goals
· Identify opportunities to improve procedures and policies that add value to the business
Who You Are
· Above all, this person must possess the highest levels of integrity and character with a limitless amount of energy and creativity. Honed analytical problem-solving skills are essential. A strong desire and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Team oriented, collegial, and collaborative traits a must. Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
Requirements
· This position requires the ability to rapidly develop an in-depth knowledge of company products and business operations. Additionally, this role requires team and individual leadership skills as well as a strong sense of urgency in all matters related to the health of the business. Supply Chain experience in a consumer food or beverage company is a plus. Additional requirements include:
· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related discipline
· Ability to work in a company with an entrepreneurial/non-structured environment
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as web-based applications - strong Excel background required, previous experience in NetSuite preferred
· Position will be in office based in Newton, MA, with the ability to work remotely one day a week
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
