Raw Material & Packaging Planner

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

At Dr. Squatch ( www.drsquatch.com ), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified BCorp in 2023. Weare looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role:

Our soap manufacturing facility in Brea is seeking a Raw Material & Packaging Planner to manage the forecasting, inventory levels, and supply continuity of raw materials, including oils, fragrances, colorants, and packaging components, that keep our production lines running smoothly. This role is critical to ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time - balancing warehouse space and shifting priorities with the efficiency demands of production.

This role will report to the Operations Planning Sr. Manager.

This is a full-time, on-site role with company benefits based out of our manufacturing facility in Brea, CA.

The anticipated base compensation for this role will be $80,000 - $95,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You\'ll Do:

• Develop and maintain raw material forecasts based on production schedules, consumption, and historical usage trends
• Determine and continuously adjust reorder points and order quantities for raw materials based on forecasted production needs and supplier-specific lead times
• Manage inventory on hand, including maintaining safety stock levels for raw materials + packaging held both at the manufacturing site and off-site warehouse location(s), balancing service-level requirements against carrying cost
• Coordinate logistics and inventory transfers between the manufacturing facility and off-site warehouse(s), ensuring materials are repositioned ahead of production needs and transportation is scheduled efficiently
• Collaborate with production planning, procurement, and quality assurance teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules
• Track supplier lead times, performance, and reliability; escalate risks to supply continuity
• Analyze material consumption data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements
• Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar) for material planning and inventory transactions
• Manage material expiration dates and rotation (FIFO/FEFO) to minimize waste
• Coordinate with warehouse teams on receiving, storage, and cycle counts
• Assist in resolving material shortages, quality holds, or supplier disruptions
• Prepare regular reports on inventory status, material spend, and planning KPIs
• Support the Production Planner as needed, providing raw material availability insights to inform production scheduling decisions + feasibility

About You:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in materials planning, procurement, or inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities and adjust in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills, with ability to: collaborate effectively with peers across multiple areas of the business, communicate effectively and efficiently with external partners (suppliers etc.), and ability to efficiently communicate upwards with senior business leaders
• Detailed, organized, structured and efficient problem solver, able to quickly identify the most important things to focus on in an environment where things are rapidly changing every day
• Able to develop and maintain strong cooperative working relationships within the group and across the organization
• Demonstrated excellence using Excel or GSheets to monitor performance
• Experience using an ERP and WMS system; Netsuite experience a plus
• Experience in CPG, chemical, cosmetics, or personal care manufacturing preferred
• Someone who has high standards, takes ownership, and is invested in the outcome
• Someone who proactively help others, stays positive and has a good sense of humor

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Who We Are:

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We areTeam Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

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