Materials Planning Lead - Raw Materials & Packaging

Dr.-Squatch; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) with Squatch match

Paid time off

Free products

Snack-friendly office

Job summary

Dr. Squatch in Brea, CA is seeking a Raw Material & Packaging Planner to forecast material needs, manage inventory levels, and ensure supply continuity for oils, fragrances, colorants, and packaging components used on our production lines.

You will partner with production planning, procurement, and quality assurance to align material availability with schedules, maintain safety stock, rotate stock (FIFO/FEFO), and optimize warehouse space while tracking KPIs and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in materials planning, procurement, or inventory control in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP/MRP and WMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast raw material needs based on production schedules and usage trends.
• Set reorder points and order quantities considering lead times and production demand.
• Maintain safety stock and manage on-site/off-site inventory.
• Coordinate material transfers between the plant and off-site warehouses.
• Collaborate with production planning, procurement, and QA to align material availability.
• Track supplier lead times and performance; escalate risks.
• Analyze consumption data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain ERP/MRP records and perform material transactions.
• Manage FIFO/FEFO to minimize waste.
• Prepare regular inventory and spend reports.
• Support Production Planner with raw material availability insights.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

NetSuite experience

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Dr. Squatch in Brea, CA is seeking a Raw Material & Packaging Planner to forecast material needs, manage inventory levels, and ensure supply continuity for oils, fragrances, colorants, and packaging components used on our production lines.

You will partner with production planning, procurement, and quality assurance to align material availability with schedules, maintain safety stock, rotate stock (FIFO/FEFO), and optimize warehouse space while tracking KPIs and supplier performance.