Supply Planner

Job Summary

The Supply Planner will report to the Director of Supply Chain and play a critical role in maintaining the flow of inventory to support our Sales and margin goals. This individual will analyze and optimize stock levels at our warehouses, manage the inventory investment for their assigned categories, work closely with Procurement and Operations to navigate around supply issues, and assist in the development and execution of strategic supply chain initiatives. Additional responsibilities include updating and maintaining existing reports, assisting in the development of new reports/tools, maintaining BOMs, and managing inventory transfers between warehouses.

MUST reside in Bay area!

This is the job for you, if...

• You have a proven track record of maintaining a positive, solutions-driven attitude, even when working under tight deadlines
• You’ve been told (more than once) that you’re a scrappy team player, who is organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• You’re proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite, and an have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
• You have the ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions, despite ambiguity in inputs

As a Kiva Supply Planner, you will...

• Be a fundamental stakeholder in developing Kiva’s ERP system, while maintaining day-to-day supply levels outside of a centralized system in the interim
• Proactively identify and develop solutions to reduce our fiscal inventory investment, while keeping out-of-stock risk and inventory investment at a minimum
• Maintain, track, and trend financial supply train metrics (weeks on hand, DSI, out of stock rate, etc)
• Work closely with Marketing, Project Management, FSQA, Procurement, and Operations to execute brand refreshes, formulation changes, compliance changes, and discontinuations, while minimizing fiscal waste
• Work closely with inventory teams to identify inventory variances in order to mitigate risks to Kiva’s supply chain
• Collaborate with Operations and Procurement to execute the supply plans you develop with minimal variance
• Communicate risks to your plans in a timely manner, with a thoughtful action plan for resolution
• Work closely with Procurement to understand upcoming changes to lead times, MOQs, and costs
• Help maintain BOMs, and work with the Systems team, Operations, Procurement, and FSQA to understand upcoming BOM changes

What we're looking for...

• Min. 2 years experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or similar supply chain role, preferably in CPG manufacturing
• Ability to perform a number of routine tasks quickly, efficiently and accurately
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to proactively engage others to resolve issues
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain/inventory systems, with proficiency for analysis and modeling and creative thinking
• Extensive experience in spreadsheet and data analysis
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and forecast accuracy metrics
• Bachelor's Degree in statistics, mathematics, or a related field
• Proven experience managing inventory levels and replenishment for a large portfolio of items
• Experience in working within an ERP system