Raw Material & Packaging Planner
Our soap manufacturing facility in Brea is seeking a Raw Material & Packaging Planner to manage the forecasting, inventory levels, and supply continuity of raw materials, including oils, fragrances, colorants, and packaging components, that keep our production lines running smoothly. This role is critical to ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time - balancing warehouse space and shifting priorities with the efficiency demands of production.
This role will report to the Operations Planning Sr. Manager.
This is a full-time, on-site role with company benefits based out of our manufacturing facility in Brea, CA.
The anticipated base compensation for this role will be $80,000 - $95,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.
What You'll Do:
Develop raw material forecasts based on production schedules, consumption, and historical usage trends
Set and continuously adjust reorder points and order quantities for raw materials based on forecasted production needs and supplier-specific lead times
Manage inventory on hand, including maintaining safety stock levels for raw materials + packaging held both at the manufacturing site and off-site warehouse location(s), balancing service-level requirements against carrying cost
Decide when and how much inventory to reposition between the manufacturing facility and off-site warehouse(s), ensuring materials are repositioned ahead of production needs and transportation is scheduled efficiently
Collaborate with production planning, procurement, and quality assurance teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules, recommending priorities when schedules and supply conflict
Evaluate supplier lead times, performance, and reliability; escalate risks to supply continuity
Analyze material consumption data to identify trends and recommend cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar) for material planning and inventory transactions
Manage material expiration dates and rotation (FIFO/FEFO) to minimize waste
Coordinate with warehouse teams on receiving, storage, and cycle counts
Assist in resolving material shortages, quality holds, or supplier disruptions
Prepare regular reports on inventory status, material spend, and planning KPIs
Support the Production Planner as needed, providing raw material availability insights to inform production scheduling decisions + feasibility
About You:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience in materials planning, procurement, or inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities and adjust in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills
Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills, with ability to: collaborate effectively with peers across multiple areas of the business, communicate effectively and efficiently with external partners (suppliers etc.), and ability to efficiently communicate upwards with senior business leaders
Detailed, organized, structured and efficient problem solver, able to quickly identify the most important things to focus on in an environment where things are rapidly changing every day
Able to develop and maintain strong cooperative working relationships within the group and across the organization
Demonstrated excellence using Excel or GSheets to monitor performance
Experience using an ERP and WMS system; Netsuite experience a plus
Experience in CPG, chemical, cosmetics, or personal care manufacturing preferred
Someone who has high standards, takes ownership, and is invested in the outcome
Someone who proactively help others, stays positive and has a good sense of humor
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