Strategic Head of Supply Chain & Planning (Site)

Jobfu

Buellton (CA)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 209,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Jobfu in Buellton, California, is seeking a Head of Supply Chain and Planning to lead demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics, procurement, and financial analysis to ensure reliable product supply and on-time client delivery.

You will oversee production calendars, manage receiving and shipping, publish site metrics, and collaborate with global teams to optimize costs, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and guide budgeting and multi-year forecasts.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Business Administration, Management or related discipline.
  • 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of relevant nutritional products or equine industry a plus.
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Experience with supply chain systems (e.g., Manugistics, MAPS, SCIM, RCS, DSS, SAP, Fishbowl).
  • Project management skills and experience coaching and developing others.

Responsibilities

  • Manage medium/long-term demand planning versus capacity for site and, with Manufacturing and Quality operations, develop action plans to meet global demand requirements.
  • Lead communications and reporting between Sales, Marketing, Ecomm, Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain for on-time client delivery.
  • Populate production calendar based on customer demand, seasonal considerations, and market trends.
  • Receive finished goods into inventory system and allocate to markets accordingly.
  • Manage inventory and transportation logistics at site to network targets and implement competitive improvements.
  • Collaborate with Global Supply Chain team and Sales to optimize logistics and freight.
  • Lead activation and training of new US and International distribution center locations.
  • Assure production and component purchasing schedules support Inventory, Financial and Sales objectives.
  • Direct day-to-day management of receiving, shipping, and inventory.
  • Establish and publish relevant metrics that reflect site supply chain results and identify improvement areas.
  • Oversee raw material, packaging, and WIP inventory to maintain adequate supply and optimize lead times.
  • Automate and integrate logistics processes to global systems as per site master plan.
  • Coordinate planning and scheduling of new product launches.
  • Oversee site budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in collaboration with site leadership and corporate finance.
  • Monitor and analyze production costs, variances, and financial performance, providing actionable insights to management.
  • Develop annual and multi-year financial plans, including unit and revenue forecasts.
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes for manufacturing operations and present financial reports and KPIs to senior management.
  • Collaborate with Commercial team and Operations to align financial and operational objectives; support new product launches and market expansion.
  • Lead the SKU rationalization process for the site and publish metrics; apply Lean and Right-First-Time concepts to optimize planning and execution.

Skills

Supply chain management
Forecasting
Inventory management
Lean & Right-First-Time
Financial analysis
Cross-functional leadership
Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration, Management or related discipline

Tools

Manugistics
MAPS
SCIM
RCS
DSS
SAP
Fishbowl
MS Word
Excel
Outlook
Minitab

Job description

Jobfu in Buellton, California, is seeking a Head of Supply Chain and Planning to lead demand forecasting, inventory management, logistics, procurement, and financial analysis to ensure reliable product supply and on-time client delivery.

You will oversee production calendars, manage receiving and shipping, publish site metrics, and collaborate with global teams to optimize costs, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and guide budgeting and multi-year forecasts.

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