Supply Chain Planner

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

Unconventional brands for unconventional people. Kinetic is a full-stack brand operator managing a portfolio of digital brands. The brands we operate are the opposite of basic. Each brand has a distinct identity, memorable product, and cult following. Through our full-stack infrastructure (meaning we manage everything in-house–including fulfillment, supply chain, R&D, marketing, and development), we create bespoke products that stand out even in the most crowded of industries.

About the Role

We're looking for a talented and driven Supply Chain Planner to join our growing team. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact within the SC Team across several brands in our portfolio. The role will lead our manufacturing planning, inventory planning analysis, and the creation of analytical tools to help streamline these processes. This is a startup environment, so there's lots of room to make a big impact and grow.

You Will

• 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

You have

• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and G Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Healthcare You Can Count On – Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you covered when it matters most.
• Unlimited PTO – Take the time you need—we trust you (plus, we require a minimum!).
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid + 4 weeks eased return to work. Family first!
• 401(k) Match – We match 4% to help grow your future.
• Monthly Home Office Stipend – We cover part of your phone or internet bill.
• Employee Discounts – Big savings on our products, just for you!
• Hybrid - This role is required to be onsite at our Passaic, NJ warehouse 3 days a week.

Kinetic Brands is an equal opportunity employer — we believe being successful is directly tied to creating a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.