Senior Supply & Production Planning Manager

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RXBAR: We manufacture, market and distribute whole food protein bars. While the protein bar market is crowded, RXBARs are the cleanest protein bar available and our branding stands out. A unique, “No B.S” value proposition in a rapidly growing health food market has our company positioned for growth.

Senior Supply & Production Planning Manager: RXBAR is one of the fastest growing natural brands in the country. Our explosive growth is propelled by cohesive planning and flawless execution. Our No B.S. bars are made up of simple, no B.S. ingredients and we believe structured, coordinated supply chain planning is critical to the organization’s long term success.

The Senior Supply & Production Planning Manager is highly a visible supply chain role that is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the balance of production planning across the supply chain network in line with inventory turnover and customer satisfaction goals. The ideal candidate will be able to execute on a tactical level but also responsible for establishing strategy and performance metrics for end to end supply chain optimization. 

General Functions + Responsibilities:

  • Drive the development & optimization of production planning and scheduling through the utilization of various forecasting models, statistical analysis and cross-functional planning
  • Identify, develop, and implement key performance metrics for material and production planning across co-manufacturing and co-packing network
  • Develop multi-facility production strategies in conjunction with inventory management, demand planning, and key account goals to determine replenishment plans and inventory turns.
  • Lead the inventory strategy and production planning for all product lines and merchandising assets
  • Provide continuous improvement suggestions to current/future suppliers, and 3PLs.
  • Lead the development of SOPs and process improvements initiatives to drive organizational efficiencies for supply and production planning
  • Accountable for effectively utilizing and optimizing the business systems, driving departmental and individual metrics, and performance objectives
  • Develop production strategies in conjunction with inventory management, demand planning, and key account goals to determine replenishment plans and inventory turns
  • Work in conjunction with Supply Chain Operations on third-party kitting requirements
  • Incorporate modeling, situation analysis, problem diagnosis, & operations analysis to support business decision making with financial analysis
  • Initiate/participate in self-development and training of others

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering required
  • 6-8 years’ Supply Chain experience
  • Six Sigma Black Belt / APICS certification preferred
  • Proven leadership with Statistical Forecasting Methods, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning and Inventory Control
  • Food manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Good experience preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills required; development of analytical models in Excel
  • Highly adaptable & resourceful
  • Strong customer orientation, and sense of ownership
  • Strong analytical skills, detailed oriented, excellent communication and team building skills
  • Ability to deal with complexity and manage ambiguity
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Collaborative skills in resolving excess or shortage inventory situations

Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, 401K plan with RXBAR match, cell phone & fitness membership reimbursement, subsidized commuter benefits, bike & helmet, unlimited RXBARs, RXBAR gear and invaluable experience growing a company.

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We're so lucky to be in the great neighborhood of River North surrounded by food and coffee! Our office is also right off of the Merch Mart 'L' stop!

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