Supply Chain Planning Leader Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS:
Inventory Planner, Materials Manager, Supply Planner, Demand Planner, or Supply Chain Planning Leader for a company in the food and beverage industry or consumer goods sector.

IN LOCATION:
Currently living in Alameda, CA. Not currently looking to relocate and open to Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite roles.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
This candidate is a highly accomplished supply chain professional with more than 15 years of experience in food and beverage manufacturing, specializing in inventory management, materials planning, production planning, procurement, and supply chain optimization. With a strong blend of analytical expertise and operational execution, this candidate has consistently improved inventory performance, enhanced planning accuracy, and supported cross-functional business objectives through data-driven decision-making and process improvement initiatives.

– Supply Chain & Inventory Management: Managed inventory strategies across multiple locations, including safety stock optimization, replenishment planning, inventory parameter management, and service-level improvement initiatives while balancing customer demand and operational constraints.

– Production Planning & Procurement: Directed production planning activities for high-volume product portfolios, aligning demand, capacity, and material availability to maximize schedule attainment, minimize disruptions, and support cost-effective procurement practices.

– Data Analytics & Systems Expertise: Advanced user of SAP, Dynamics 365, Logility, Power BI, and Excel, developing forecasting models, inventory planning tools, reporting dashboards, and analytical solutions that improve visibility and support strategic decision-making.

– S&OP / S&OE Leadership: Experienced in supporting Sales & Operations Planning and Execution processes through demand analysis, inventory forecasting, scenario planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational alignment and business performance.

– Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Successfully partnered with operations, procurement, logistics, customer service, and commercial teams to improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory risk, streamline processes, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico

COMPENSATION:
Base salary expectation in the $120,000 range plus incentives, aligned with responsibilities and cost of living.

If you are interested in speaking with this Supply Chain and Planning professional who:

– Is looking to help optimize inventory performance, planning accuracy, and service levels,
– Brings extensive experience in food & beverage manufacturing, materials management, production planning, and procurement,
– Can leverage advanced ERP systems, analytics, and S&OP processes to improve operational efficiency and business performance, and
– Thrives in cross-functional environments where strategic planning and execution are critical to success,Contact:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent