Sales & Inventory Planning Manager

Tasty Brands; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasty Brands is seeking a Sales & Inventory Planning Manager to oversee daily planning and replenishment across multiple segments, including Retail, Frozen, and Dry. You will lead 1–2 planners and interface with sales, logistics, vendors, and customer service to ensure product availability and data accuracy.

The role blends hands-on planning (40%) with managerial oversight (60%), requiring strong analytical skills and experience with ERP systems to drive process improvements and measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or replenishment in CPG or Food industry.
• 3+ years of managerial experience supervising planners or small supply chain teams.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, inventory management, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex operational challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day planning for 1–2 business segments (e.g., Retail, Dry).
• Maintain ERP data and ensure POs, production schedules, and inventory align with service goals.
• Analyze actual vs forecasted demand weekly; collaborate with sales on outliers.
• Monitor inventory performance; identify excess/obsolete stock and take corrective actions.
• Ensure timely replenishment to meet customer needs while managing working capital.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Reporting tools

Job description

Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning.

We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team!

Position Summary:

The Sales & Inventory Planning Manager oversees daily planning and replenishment for key business segments. This role combines hands-on supply chain management with leadership duties, supervising planners and maintaining optimal inventory levels across multiple business lines, including Retail, Frozen, and Dry Supply Chains. The Sales & Inventory Planning Manager serves as a vital link between sales, logistics, suppliers, and customer service to ensure product availability, data accuracy, and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-On Planning (Approx. 40% of Role):

• Own day-to-day supply chain planning for 1–2 business segments (e.g., Retail Supply Chain, Dry Supply Chain)
• Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure purchase orders, production schedules, and inventory levels align with service goals
• Analyze actual vs. forecasted demand weekly, identify outliers, and collaborate with sales to clarify recurring vs. one-time demand
• Monitor inventory performance, identify excess/obsolete stock, and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure timely and complete replenishment to meet customer needs while maintaining working capital targets

Managerial / Oversight (Approx. 60% of Role):

• Supervise and mentor 1–2 planners managing other business segments or co-packers
• Lead supplier calls, troubleshoot supply chain issues, and remove obstacles for direct reports
• Serve as the main point of contact between planners, vendors, leadership, and sales to drive smooth inventory flow
• Implement process improvements and ensure adherence to best practices in supply planning and ERP usage
• Track and report key performance indicators as needed, including but not limited to service levels, inventory turns, % sales change to run rate/forecast
• Develop and maintain demand plans, reviewing actual sales vs. historical trends by customer to identify outliers

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or replenishment in CPG or Food industry
• 3+ years of managerial experience supervising planners or small supply chain teams
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, inventory management, and reporting tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex operational challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Knowledge of demand planning is a plus, with experience reviewing forecast vs actual sales data
• Experience in frozen, refrigerated, or ambient food supply chains preferred.