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Production Planning Manager

United States

At K18, we're about hair freedom for all–engineered with biotech. We are on a mission to liberate expression. To make the impossible possible with the right technology. To build a community of forward thinkers, risk takers, and rabble rousers. To bring fearless innovation forward and push boundaries past where we thought they could go. 

At K18, we're about hair freedom for all–engineered with biotech. We are on a mission to liberate expression. To make the impossible possible with the right technology. To build a community of forward thinkers, risk takers, and rabble rousers. To bring fearless innovation forward and push boundaries past where we thought they could go. 

K18 is on a mission to empower expression by making the impossible possible with the right technology. To build a community of forward thinkers, risk takers, and rabble rousers. To bring fearless innovation forward and push boundaries past where anyone thought they could go. And to foster the unbreakable connection between hair artists and their clients by providing the vehicles for them to create without boundaries.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planning Manager to join our team at K18. This role will be responsible for developing and driving production schedules, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient co-manufacturing operations to meet business and customer demands. The ideal candidate will work closely with supply planning, co-manufacturing partners, component suppliers, and logistics teams to maintain seamless production workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with Supply Planning to develop production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints; drive production process from PO submission to 3PL delivery.
  • Ensure efficient material and resource planning to meet production targets while minimizing waste e.g. minimizing air freight.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and co-manufacturing teams to monitor production progress and address any deviations or bottlenecks.
  • Optimize batch production cycles to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times.
  • Work closely with supply planning, co-manufacturers, and warehouse teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and packaging components.
  • Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts and coordinate replenishments accordingly.
  • Identify and implement best practices to streamline production planning and scheduling processes.
  • Utilize ERP/MRP systems for data analysis, reporting, and optimization of production workflows.
  • Provide & review key metrics related to production performance, capacity utilization, and inventory management as part of Quarterly Business Review
  • Support cost-reduction initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements and waste minimization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • 5-7 years of experience in production planning, supply chain management, or related roles; experience working with CPG suppliers a plus.
  • Proficiency with ERP and MRP systems, including experience in configuring and managing planning parameters.
  • Proven problem-solving skills and a resourceful approach to overcoming challenges.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities, capable of balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface across organizational levels and functions.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the flexibility to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time as required.

Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 USD

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and if the location of the job changes. 

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