Senior Planner (Contract)
Core
Lead end-to-end Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for a direct-to-consumer business, managing demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization across a co-manufacturing network.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planner (S&OP Lead)
Builds
Integrated S&OP processes, demand forecasts, and inventory management systems for a DTC brand
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Direct-to-Consumer
Required skills
Demand forecasting, Supply planning, Inventory management, S&OP process design, Cross-functional collaboration, Data analysis, Risk management, Process improvement, Stakeholder management, Financial modeling
Preferred skills
Food industry experience, DTC subscription model experience, Co-manufacturing network management, Advanced Excel skills
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Own and lead the monthly S&OP cycle, Develop and maintain demand forecasts at SKU level, Translate forecasts into supply and purchasing plans, Manage inventory targets and stock levels, Develop reporting tools for forecast accuracy and inventory health, Coordinate procurement and logistics schedules, Prevent stockouts and manage supply risks, Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, R&D, and Quality teams, Establish structured planning workflows and documentation, Achieve 30/60/90-day performance objectives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC