Supply Planning Manager - Repack
Who are we?
Since Day 1, KIND has had a vision for a kinder and healthier world. A world in which people never have to choose between what tastes good, feels good, and does good when it comes to their snacking.
Our iconic KIND® bars – made with real, recognizable ingredients – sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient – like nuts or whole grains – and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.
We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.
What you'll do
As the Manager Supply Planning, you will develop and implement production plans and drive the tactical execution needed to deliver KIND’s goals on order fill rates, obsolete inventory, inventory levels, and cost optimization.
Planning, Tools & Teamwork
- Create weekly updates to the 18 period rolling master schedules that best balance supporting the latest consensus demand forecast while managing within stated inventory targets for assigned product portfolio
- Identify future service risks and work with cross functional teams to communicate, quantify and minimize impact to customers
- Manage delivery of all supply planning inputs, modeling, and stage-gate checklists for Innovation launches, Major existing product renovations and product discontinuations to ensure flawless execution
- You will be responsible to deliver results meeting or exceeding stated goals for key metrics (e.g., Fill Rates, Finished Goods Inventory levels and obsolescence.)
- Coordinate with the deployment planner and material planner all repack activities dictating the correct lot-codes to be used in order to maximize sell life of product
- Oversight of inventory levels at re-pack sites, coordinating inventory flow back to the DC when necessary
- Identify areas of opportunity for network optimization strategies in collaboration with the Supply Chain Planning Director, the VP Supply Chain and others to deliver lowest landed cost, target service levels, target inventory levels, and obsolete at or below target
- Maintain strong working relationships with contract manufacturing partners, re-packers and key internal stakeholders to ensure a consistent flow of information, visibility to any potential problems and smooth operation of the overall supply chain
- Responsible for reporting applicable shared metrics (e.g., schedule adherence, schedule attainment, etc) and facilitating performance conversations with the manufacturing sites and the VP of manufacturing
- Engage with the collaboration team to execute customer specific rotations on time and in full
- Own and manage all master data parameters in Blue Yoder regarding item setup, run rates, site calendar and item site run strategy
- Ensure successful execution of MVMs and calendarized promotional activities with shippers etc.
- Manage inventory levels and statistically accurate reorder points for all items to maintain inventory positions
Integrated Business Planning: Step 3 Supply Management Meeting
- Update and maintain rough-cut capacity plans (RCCP) for the 12 to 18-month horizon based on the long-range production plan
- Provide monthly update to the finished goods inventory plans for the 12 to 18-month horizon and compare versus targets, with explanation of variances
- Create and present issue sheets for discussion and decision making that highlight risks to product supply, inventory levels or costs with recommended solutions to mitigate to the supply chain leadership team
- Support the AOP creation by providing plan for finish goods and detail WIP and pack requirements by site
What you'll bring to KIND
- Genuine in your KINDness for your team members, but at the same time holding them to high standards.
- Driven to make your work and the output of your team better each day
- Passionate about your own development
- Passionate about collaborating cross-functionally to drive business change, even when it’s difficult
- Genuine in your desire to help make the world a KINDer place, committing to always spreading and celebrating KINDness
You are...
- Genuine in your KINDness for your team members, but at the same time holding them to high standards
- Driven to make your work and the output of your team better each day
- Passionate about your own development
- Passionate about collaborating cross-functionally to drive business change, even when it’s difficult
- Genuine in your desire to help make the world a KINDer place, committing to always spreading and celebrating KINDness
You have...
- 5+ years’ experience in a production/deployment/ supply planning role at a Fortune 500 CPG company
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field (e.g., business, supply chain, industrial engineering, etc)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Tier 1 ERP systems (preferably JDE) and Tier 1 Planning systems (preferably Logility)
- Blue Yonder Experience or any similar APS package
- Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management and setting appropriate safety stocks
- Proven ability to manage large and diverse SKU portfolios (i.e., 200+ items)
- Proven ability to drive improvement through metrics and holding others accountable
- Proven ability to stand alone and communicate at all levels of an organization, including executive
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, V-lookups, formulas, etc)
Pluses
- Prior plant finite scheduling or replenishment experience
- Prior experience in a factory
- APICS Certification
- Prior experience managing perishable inventory
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $90K to $110K. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.
What KIND offers
- 401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match
- Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
- Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection
- Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.
- Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear
- Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
- Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
- Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.
EEO
At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
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