Position Summary:The Sales & Inventory Planning Manager oversees daily planning and replenishment for key business segments. This role combines hands-on supply chain management with leadership duties, supervising planners and maintaining optimal inventory levels across multiple business lines, including Retail, Frozen, and Dry Supply Chains. The Sales & Inventory Planning Manager serves as a vital link between sales, logistics, suppliers, and customer service to ensure product availability, data accuracy, and process efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:Hands-On Planning (Approx. 40% of Role):- Own day-to-day supply chain planning for 1-2 business segments (e.g., Retail Supply Chain, Dry Supply Chain)
- Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure purchase orders, production schedules, and inventory levels align with service goals
- Analyze actual vs. forecasted demand weekly, identify outliers, and collaborate with sales to clarify recurring vs. one-time demand
- Monitor inventory performance, identify excess/obsolete stock, and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure timely and complete replenishment to meet customer needs while maintaining working capital targets
Managerial / Oversight (Approx. 60% of Role):- Supervise and mentor 1-2 planners managing other business segments or co-packers
- Lead supplier calls, troubleshoot supply chain issues, and remove obstacles for direct reports
- Serve as the main point of contact between planners, vendors, leadership, and sales to drive smooth inventory flow
- Implement process improvements and ensure adherence to best practices in supply planning and ERP usage
- Track and report key performance indicators as needed, including but not limited to service levels, inventory turns, % sales change to run rate/forecast
- Develop and maintain demand plans, reviewing actual sales vs. historical trends by customer to identify outliers
Ideal Candidate Profile:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or replenishment in CPG or Food industry
- 3+ years of managerial experience supervising planners or small supply chain teams
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, inventory management, and reporting tools
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex operational challenges
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships internally and externally
- Knowledge of demand planning is a plus, with experience reviewing forecast vs actual sales data
- Experience in frozen, refrigerated, or ambient food supply chains preferred.
