Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Supply Chain Planning Manager
Location : Syosset, NY (On-Site)
FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : Director of Replenishment
Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning.
We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team!
Position Summary :
The Supply Chain Planning Manager oversees daily planning and replenishment for key business segments. This role combines hands-on supply chain management with leadership duties, supervising planners and maintaining optimal inventory levels across multiple business lines, including Retail, Frozen, and Dry Supply Chains. The Supply Chain Planning Manager serves as a vital link between sales, logistics, suppliers, and customer service to ensure product availability, data accuracy, and process efficiency.
Key Responsibilities :
Hands-On Planning
- Own day-to-day supply chain planning for 1–2 business segments (e.g., Retail Supply Chain, Dry Supply Chain)
- Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure purchase orders, production schedules, and inventory levels align with service goals
- Analyze actual vs. forecasted demand weekly, identify outliers, and collaborate with sales to clarify recurring vs. one-time demand
- Monitor inventory performance, identify excess / obsolete stock, and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure timely and complete replenishment to meet customer needs while maintaining working capital targets
Managerial / Oversight :
Supervise and mentor 1–2 planners managing other business segments or co-packersLead supplier calls, troubleshoot supply chain issues, and remove obstacles for direct reportsServe as the main point of contact between planners, vendors, leadership, and sales to drive smooth inventory flowImplement process improvements and ensure adherence to best practices in supply planning and ERP usageTrack and report key performance indicators as needed, including but not limited to service levels, inventory turns, % sales change to run rate / forecastDevelop and maintain demand plans, reviewing actual sales vs. historical trends by customer to identify outliersIdeal Candidate Profile :
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or replenishment in CPG or Food industry3+ years of managerial experience supervising planners or small supply chain teamsHands-on experience with ERP systems, inventory management, and reporting toolsStrong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex operational challengesExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships internally and externallyKnowledge of demand planning is a plus, with experience reviewing forecast vs actual sales dataExperience in frozen, refrigerated, or ambient food supply chains preferred.