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.

Director of Inventory & Demand Planning: RXBAR is one of the fastest growing natural brands in the country. Our explosive growth is propelled by ensuring the proper inventory is planned across our entire supply chain while utilizing JIT and Lean philosophies to mitigate cost and exceed customer expectations.

Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the Director of Inventory & Demand Planning will be accountable for the development and execution of forecasting & manufacturing strategies to ensure inventory levels will be optimized and balanced against both short and long-term capacity planning. This role will work towards continuous improvement and quality initiatives while managing key relationships with our contract-manufacturing and warehouse partners. Additionally, the Director of Inventory & Demand Planning will oversee all internal product management and will drive operational efficiencies and value creation across the organization.

This is a highly visible supply chain role where the ideal candidate will have robust CPG experience within inventory management and/or demand planning. It is an exciting opportunity with a high level of accountability and ownership over our finished goods inventory, where experience establishing strategy and performance metrics for end to end supply chain optimization is desired.

General Functions + Job Responsibilities:

• Play integral role in leading S&OP process to ensure adequate inventory of all Chicago Bar Co. (RXBAR) products in accordance with demand plans, inventory cycles, manufacturing capacities and RXBAR’s organizational philosophies
• Manage the relationships and planning processes for manufacturing and subassemblies across the supply chain
• Ensure production schedule attainment and various other operations metrics for measuring co-manufacturer performance and accountability
• Gather and define best practice policies, procedures and techniques for all aspects of RXBAR’s Forecasting and Inventory Management along with external partner inventory control
• Own inventory catalog management through the life cycle of all finished goods inventory from inception of new items to disposition strategies
• Monitor and report inventory and production issues on a regular basis to Leadership and the whole organization
• Provide department leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation and adherence to industry best practices and SOPs throughout the organization and its external partners
• Support cross-functional teams on all product spec sheets and UPC management
• Provide guidance, leadership and improvement to the organization for Inventory Control and Production Planning; including best in class forecasting, inventory management and metrics, quality standards as well as aging inventory
• Prevent and resolve inventory issues including the existence, cause and resolution of inventory variances, working alongside internal teams and customers
• Develop, coordinate the agreement and ensure the establishment of industry best practices
• Collaborate with the Accounting team on inventory reconciliation and adjustments and with Finance team on Inventory cash flow projections and planning
• Play an active role in the audit reviews and management responses and action plans to reported issues

Skills and Qualifications:

• Positive attitude, a thirst for knowledge, and an excitement for growing our business
• Bachelor’s degree in Business discipline (preferably Supply Chain/Operations)
• 7+ years of Inventory Management Experience
• APICS or similar certifications a plus
• Ability to lead a team and previous management experience is a strong plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel skills required
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional departments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to drive quality, productivity, and exceed Supply Chain goals and metrics
• Working knowledge of standard Inventory Management platforms

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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