Supply Buyer/Planner (Packaging)

ABOUT US

At the heart of AG1 lies a commitment to our mission to empower people to take ownership of their health. Since 2010, we've dedicated ourselves to bringing Foundational Nutrition to people around the world. 

Our ethos is deeply rooted in science, with an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. We leverage and contribute to the latest research to deliver a powerful, straightforward solution for optimal health to our customers. We harness the finest ingredients so that every scoop of AG1 gives you the nutrients you need with the simplicity you want in a daily routine.

Likewise, our organization puts the same energy into creating an environment that is a reflection of the cultural values that define who we are and how we work together. These seven values— One Spectacular Life, Customer Obsessed, Radical Ownership, High Performance, Courage, Amazing Humans and Continuous Pursuit of Excellence —are a representation of the high standards we set, and hold ourselves accountable to, when it comes to building our global team.

 

THE ROLE

We are looking for a driven and highly motivated Supply Planner (Packaging) to manage supply of packaging, packaging components and other raw materials as needed across all AG1 global fulfillment centers and/or manufacturing locations. You will be responsible for the creation and execution of the supply plan to ensure healthy inventory levels are maintained throughout the network. 

This position will ensure that the AG1 inventory maintains healthy days of supply based on the business targets. You will also be responsible for production PO management, Work Order issuance, and for planning inventory movements to ensure that all global regions and key partners have the required inventory to meet our fast-paced global growth.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Place manufacturing purchase orders (POs), assembly work orders (WOs) and transfer orders (TOs) and maintain clear communication through production and delivery
• Partner with vendors to optimize production schedules and volumes for cost and in order to minimize stock outs, re-work requirements, and write off risk.
• Own product transition and new item launch plans to optimize success and mitigate stock out, scrap, re-work costs, and other areas of risk.
• Deliver monthly forecast and weekly supply plan to meet appropriate inventory levels by item and 3PL.
• Provide regular updates to the Supply Chain team on total inventory status, including days of supply in network and any items at risk of low inventory in the next 180 days on finished goods and components
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure accurate production allocation, and timely deployment to the 3PL network
• Assist in import/export work to expedite customs processing time and seamless logistics movement across borders 
• Generate weekly WIP updates and production statuses
• Partner with finance for monthly COGs analysis
• Work with procurement/sourcing team to efficiently buy raw material requirements as needed based on finished good demand.
• Track receipts and transfer orders in Netsuite.
• Partner to optimize and build out capabilities within Advanced Planning system and adjacent business processes.
• Support overall Supply Chain KPIs
• Process POs for indirect spend purchases as needed to support cross functional business requirements.

 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience (NetSuite User/Background a Plus)
• Proven experience in managing supplier relationships, particularly with a focus on packaging materials, components, and innovation.
• Intuitive and highly experienced supply planning for multiple fulfillment centers (International logistics knowledge a Plus)
• Experience working with Co-mans
• Finish Goods and Raw Material planning knowledge
• Excited to be part of a new function in a startup environment and comfortable working in a remote setting.
• Strong time-management and people skills, flexibili