SR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% 401(k) company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Mental health and well-being benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California, seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager to drive operational excellence across production scheduling and materials planning.

You will translate demand signals into executable production and material plans, balancing service, cost, and risk while ensuring supply chain resilience. The role reports to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement and is based on site in Chico, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead production scheduling and materials planning to ensure alignment between demand, production capability, and raw material availability.
• Balance service levels, cost, and operational risk; escalate critical decisions to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement when appropriate.
• Identify emerging supply risks and potential disruptions across suppliers, materials, and operations.
• Partner closely with Operations leadership to define clear responsibilities, decision rights, and hand-offs between planning and manufacturing.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain processes, planning accuracy, and operational performance.
• Lead and develop the Production Scheduling and Materials Planning teams, aligning priorities with company objectives.

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors

Get to Know This Role

The Sr Supply Chain Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence and supply chain readiness across both brewery locations. This role leads Production Scheduling and Materials Planning & Tactical Buying, ensuring finished goods and critical materials flow efficiently through the network. This position serves as a key integrator across Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams, translating demand signals into executable production and material plans. The Senior Supply Chain Manager plays a critical role in balancing service, cost, and risk while ensuring supply chain resilience. The role reports to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement and is based on site in Chico, CA.

What\'s In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $130,809 to $204,063 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program – inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Planning & Supply Chain Capabilities
• • Support the overall Supply Chain objective: Right Product, Right Place, Right Time, Right Cost.
  • Lead production scheduling and materials planning to ensure alignment between demand, production capability, and raw material availability.
  • Facilitate the Supply Review within the S&OP/IBP process, ensuring supply constraints, risks, and tradeoffs are clearly surfaced and addressed.
  • Balance service levels, cost, and operational risk; escalating critical decisions to the Director of Supply Chain & Procurement when appropriate.
  • Identify emerging supply risks and potential disruptions across suppliers, materials, and operations.
  • Partner closely with Operations leadership to define clear responsibilities, decision rights, and hand-offs between planning and manufacturing.
  • Serve as the primary supply chain leader during operational disruptions including supplier failures, transportation delays, materials shortages, forecast gaps, and production challenges.
  • Leverage planning systems and analytics to improve schedule optimization, visibility, and reporting.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain processes, planning accuracy, and operational performance.

Inventory & Operations Optimization

• Establish and maintain appropriate inventory strategies across finished goods and materials, including core brands, seasonals, rotators, and new product development (NPD).
• Own and monitor key supply chain KPIs including OTIF, inventory levels (Days on Hand), and supply-related cost drivers within COGS.
• Partner with Warehouse Operations, CanDo (third-party bottling), and Fulfillment teams to ensure internal customer service levels are achieved.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Commercial teams to maintain balanced inventory targets and mitigate excess or obsolete inventory.
• Improve network efficiency through strategic production scheduling and material purchasing practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve utilization, and enhance supply chain responsiveness.

Leadership

• Lead and develop the Production Scheduling and Materials Planning teams, aligning priorities with company objectives.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for team members.
• Foster strong cross-functional communication across Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, and Finance teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, problem solving, and continuous improvement within the supply chain organization.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3817

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer