Manager, Supply Planning

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. E-commerce becomes the laboratory for consumer feedback and serves as a data pool for future retail endeavors. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through ecommerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the World’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, Prime Energy, and 3D Energy only to include more in the coming years. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the World’s most noted consumer product brand 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 nutritional supplements, energy drinks, snacks and much more. 

The Role:
The Manager, Supply Planning will be responsible for managing people, process, and systems within the Supply Planning function. In this role, you will oversee the forecasting of both finished goods and raw materials needs, while providing valuable reporting around inventory management of finished goods and components required for production. The Manager, Supply Planning will work closely with cross-functional teams including Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Control, External Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure that our business meets demand while carrying optimal inventory levels and minimizing inventory carrying costs. The ideal candidate for the Manager, Supply Planning role will have a strong background in supply/production planning, materials planning, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

This position is on-site in Louisville, KY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and implement planning strategies to optimize inventory levels while meeting production and customer service objectives.
• Manage and train a team of supply and material planners to ensure accurate and timely execution of planning activities. 
• Build a supply plan that ensures optimal inventory levels of finished goods are maintained to meet or exceed company targets and goals. 
• Monitor and analyze materials usage, production schedules, and inventory levels to identify and resolve potential issues or risks.
• Lead weekly/monthly Supply Review meetings, including management of planning summary decks meeting the needs of senior leadership. 
• Model various supply/demand scenarios, identifying & communicating supply/demand conflicts/imbalances to determine tradeoffs and potential risks. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to planning and procurement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning systems/tools, reporting, teams, and processes. 
• Oversee the development and management of mid- and long-term production plan monthly to set production targets and directional strategy for suppliers. Evaluate the effects sales and production variations have on the mid- and long-term plans continuously. 
• Utilize available scenario & supply planning data to build ad-hoc models and projections to provide impact summaries to senior leadership as well as to facilitate informed decision making and appropriate risk-taking. 
• Provide input into future planning tools to leverage for process and performance improvements. 

Key Skills and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply or materials planning and supply chain management, preferably in the consumer goods or food & beverage industry, as well as 2+ years managerial experience.
• Experience utilizing contract manufacturing within food and beverage is a strong PLUS
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficient in:
• Excel (including layout, formulas, charts, graphs, and model building)
• Powerpoint (including graphs & charts, reporting, and ability to independently format professional presentations)
• Planning & project management software is a plus
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• APICS certification is a plus 
• A CPIM or CSCP certification is a strong PLUS
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary  
• Health/Vision/Dental Benefits  
• 15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays  
• 6 weeks paid parental leave  
• 401K 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.