Strategic Supply Chain Planner – Inventory & Manufacturing (Hybrid)

Kinetic Brands; Passaic (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare You Can Count On

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Monthly Home Office Stipend

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Kinetic Brands, a Passaic, NJ-based full-stack brand operator, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to own manufacturing and inventory planning across multiple brands. In a startup environment, you’ll build analytical tools and drive improvements in stock levels, planning cycles, and supplier collaboration.

You will lead weekly inventory meetings, create short- and mid-term schedules, coordinate with procurement and QC, and develop purchasing strategies for launches.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a similar field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain analytics or a similar role.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and time management skills.
• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership and drives projects forward.
• Detail-oriented and solutions-focused, with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Own High-Level in-stock management in a 3-12mo view, including finished goods, componentry, packaging, and raw materials.
• Manage inventory levels by optimizing months-on-hand and safety stock levels.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly inventory views to understand the current state of inventory levels and out-of-stocks.
• Lead weekly Inventory management meetings and make key business decisions on purchasing and inventory levels.
• Create and manage the manufacturing schedule (both mix and fill) on a day-to-day level as well as plan 8+ weeks ahead.
• Manage the level of bulk and other raw materials to keep manufacturing consistently flowing.
• Work alongside the manufacturing team to optimize the ins and outs of the manufacturing plan.
• Partner with Procurement & QC teams to track the arrival and release of raw materials as well as componentry as needed for manufacturing.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategy + planning.
• Create purchasing plan for new launches including multiple options to take advantage of best cost strategy.
• Partner with procurement team to execute order strategy.
• Play a key role in the restock strategy of all evergreen products and their associated BOM’s.
• Lead and assist with ad-hoc SC Analytical Projects
• Develop and maintain tracking and analytical tools
• Support other projects + responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Presentation

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive

Project ownership

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

Kinetic Brands, a Passaic, NJ-based full-stack brand operator, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to own manufacturing and inventory planning across multiple brands. In a startup environment, you’ll build analytical tools and drive improvements in stock levels, planning cycles, and supplier collaboration.

You will lead weekly inventory meetings, create short- and mid-term schedules, coordinate with procurement and QC, and develop purchasing strategies for launches.