Senior Supply Planner

Our Company:  Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through e-commerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the world's most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, and 3D Energy. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the world's most noted consumer product companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand's goal is to be the go-to "˜Better for You Brand' for everything from ready-to-drink beverages, snacks, supplements and more. The Role: Congo Brands is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Supply Planner to join our team. As a Senior Supply Planner, you will be responsible for manufacturing capacity planning to maintain optimal supply levels that meet customer demands. You will be responsible for supply forecasting, analyzing market trends, and identifying potential risks and opportunities. Additionally, the Senior Supply Planner will track production attainment, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with various departments such as procurement, demand planning, manufacturing, and customer operations to ensure effective cross-functional communication and alignment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills are crucial for success in this role. This role is on-site at our Louisville, KY headquarters. Key Responsibilities: Champion responsibility over the supply planning inventory replenishment model in alignment to customer demand forecast updates and inventory stock thresholds Generate and submit purchase orders systematically and via direct communication with adjacent manufacturing execution teams and external manufacturing partners in accordance with supply requirements Partner with Demand Planning team to build rolling 24-month forecasts; to assist with materials planning, procurement, and manufacturing capacity planning Maintain relationships and communication with manufacturing partners to accurately track production attainment and vendor KPI performance Establish and implement inventory planning and production scheduling parameters in accordance with the requirements specific to a category or customer product type Frequent communication with the Materials Planning team to ensure finished good supply schedules are supported for each campaign Maintain consistent collaboration with the Customer Supply Chain team to guarantee on time and in full order fulfillment Identify process gaps and partner with cross-functional team members to drive continuous improvement across supply chain operations Other duties as required Key Skills and Experience Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields Experience in one of the following industries: Food and Beverage, Wine and Spirits, Food Production, Nutraceuticals, Dairy Minimum 2 years of responsibility in Planning, Scheduling, or Supply Chain analysis Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral) Ability to work independently/self-starter Ability to travel as needed Strong MS Office/Excel capabilities Has a demonstrated passion that align with the core values of Alani Nu Experience with NetSuite/ERP systems is a plus Benefits & Perks: Competitive Salary Health/Vision/Dental Benefits 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays 6 weeks paid parental leave 401(k) plan with employer match Monthly cell phone stipend AND SO MUCH MORE! #PRIME Congo Brands, LLC. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2024-10-29