Supply Planning Manager

Job description

### BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE. What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it. With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable. As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... **this is it!** Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives. **The Role** We are seeking a **strategic and data-driven Supply Planning Manager** to lead and optimize the master production schedule across our **multi-site contract manufacturing network**. This role plays a **critical function in balancing customer demand, supply chain capacity, and inventory objectives** while driving **process efficiency and continuous improvement**. The ideal candidate will thrive in a **fast-paced, high-growth environment** where agility, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership are key. ### **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic Production Scheduling & Capacity Planning** ***(Innovation, Results)*** - Develop, maintain, and execute the **long-term master production schedule**, ensuring alignment with **demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and manufacturing constraints** across multiple sites. - Conduct **capacity planning** to optimize **resource allocation** and ensure production levels meet business growth objectives. - Collaborate with **contract manufacturers and internal teams** to ensure schedules are executed efficiently and proactively adjust for **anticipated disruptions or demand fluctuations**. - Balance **short-term execution needs with long-term scalability**, applying a **Builder Mindset** to develop scheduling capabilities for future growth. **Cross-Functional Coordination & Supply Chain Optimization** ***(Collaboration, Integrity)*** - Partner with **demand planning, sales, procurement, and supply chain teams** to integrate production planning with **market demand and inventory targets**. - Identify and mitigate potential **supply chain bottlenecks**, developing alternative production scenarios as needed. - Provide **guidance to local production schedulers**, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and adapting schedules as business conditions evolve. - Foster **transparent, solutions-oriented communication**, ensuring that scheduling decisions align with the company’s **commitment to integrity and operational excellence**. **Inventory & Materials Planning** ***(Results, Curiosity)*** - Balance **inventory levels, safety stock, and working capital objectives** by ensuring production schedules align with supply chain constraints. - Work closely with **warehousing, distribution, and procurement teams** to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and packaging. - Minimize **waste, excess inventory, and obsolete stock** through proactive planning and a **curious, problem-solving mindset**. **Contract Manufacturer & Vendor Management** ***(Collaboration, Integrity)*** - Act as the **primary point of contact for contract manufacturers** regarding production scheduling, capacity planning, and performance tracking. - Establish and maintain **strong, trust-based relationships with manufacturing partners** to enhance scheduling flexibility and responsiveness. - Monitor and improve **schedule adherence and lead-time performance**, ensuring execution aligns with Kinder’s **values of accountability and teamwork**. **Data-Driven Decision Making & KPI Tracking** ***(Results, Curiosity)*** - **Analyze production performance, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization metrics** to identify efficiency opportunities. - Develop and maintain **real-time dashboards and reports** to track master scheduling effectiveness. - Implement **data-driven process improvements** to **reduce lead times, improve forecast accuracy, and optimize scheduling efficiency**. - Approach **challenges with curiosity**, leveraging data to **ask the right questions and drive innovative solutions**. **Process Improvement & ERP System Optimization** ***(Innovation, Builder Mindset)***