Supply Planning Manager

Liquid I.V.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid I.V. is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to join our Operations team in El Segundo, CA, overseeing finished goods planning from sourcing to delivery and collaborating with Demand, Procurement, and Logistics to balance the production plan.

You will manage supply issues, drive process improvements, and mentor 3 direct reports while developing analytics in Excel and ensuring master data accuracy in ERP and Kinaxis upgrades. Travel about 10% to factories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, or a related field.
• Experience in production, supply, and distribution planning.
• Experience with ERP and Planning systems (D365, Kinaxis, APO, SAP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong data extraction and analytics in Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FG supply planning across sources and destinations to meet fill-rate targets.
• Collaborate with Demand, Procurement, Logistics to balance production plans.
• Manage and escalate supply issues with root-cause analysis.
• Lead cross-functional teamwork with internal and external partners on availability.
• Support the innovation calendar with on-time, in-full launches.
• Drive efficiencies in the supply chain for an optimized model.
• Develop and support reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Lead process improvements and long-term business strategies.
• Maintain accurate master data for ERP and planning tools.

Skills

ERP systems

Kinaxis

D365

APO

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/economics

Tools

D365

Kinaxis

APO

SAP

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark.

Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world’s leading specialty, bigbox, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever,we’recontinuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand.

We’realso passionate about cultivating solutions forequitableclean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally.By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world.

About Our Team

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generousbenefitsandperksthat empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

About the Role

Liquid I.V. is looking for a motivated, fast thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Operations Team as thetheSupply PlanningManager.

This role will support thefinished good planning process from the start of the supply chain to delivery to Liquid I.V. warehouses. This individual will regularly collaborateinternallywithSupply Chain partnersand externally with suppliersand copackersto execute the goals of Liquid I.V. and ensure deliverables arebeing met. This candidate will be able to work autonomously, while also being an exceptional collaborator,team player, and strategic thinker.

Essential Functions & Duties

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Oversee theFinished Goods (FG)supply planning processacross multiple sources and destinations, ensuring a balanced network to achieve customer fill rate targets.
• Collaborate with internal partners within Demand, Procurement, and Logistics to execute an efficient and balanced production plan.
• Manage and escalatesupply issues,highlightingbusinessriskandprovidingroot cause analysisand resolution.
• Cross-functional teamworkwith internaland externalpartners onproduct availability, root causingand resolving issues, and actioningchanges for the benefit of fill rate and inventory.
• Support the innovation calendar with on-time and in-full execution for all launches.
• Drive efficiencies within the supply chain to create an optimized and enhanced model.
• Develop and support capabilities for reporting and analysis.
• Leadprocess improvementsandsupport long-termbusinessstrategies.
• Maintainaccuratemaster datato ensure fullutilizationwith ERP & Planning tools.
• Manage 3 direct reports,developingtheirknowledge of supply chain and planning principles,providingcareer insight,andhelpingwith professional growth.
• Support ERP implementationand ongoing Kinaxis upgrades andproject phases.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and dependable
• Strong relationship building, team player
• Curious and analytical
• Comfortable working ina very diverse, fast-paced environment, adhering to tight deadlinesand priorities
• Experience required inproduction, supply, and distribution planning.
• Experiencerequiredin ERP and Planning systems (e.g.D365, Kinaxis, APO,SAPetc.)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to perform data extraction andbuildanalyticsin Excel
• Ability to prepare reports involve presenting data with charts, graphs, and other tools
• Verbal anddemonstratedwritten communication skillsto different level within the business and external partners
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to learn and become proficient onnew programs, dashboards,databasesand tools very quickly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, thinktactically as wellasstrategically. Demonstrating objectivity, delivering results, and show initiative.
• Must be flexible, work well under pressure, andableto readily adapt to change
• Demonstrated ability to interact with vendors and colleagues in a thoughtful and attentive manner
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business, economics, or any other business-related field)
• Office environment (1-2x in office) with flexibility for industry events. Most responsibilities of this job will be handled from the El Segundo, CA office.
• Travel: 10% of the time to factories.

The compensation band for this position is$104,100 - $154,700annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

This job descriptionindicatesin general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills,abilitiesand other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities,dutiesor responsibilitiesrequired. It is not intended to limit or in any waymodifythe right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation,demonstratedcommitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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