Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Manager

L-NutraNew York, NY

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible/Unlimited PTO

Career Development

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

We’re looking for a commercially minded, operationally rigorous Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Manager to own our end-to-end S&OP cycle — translating demand signals into accurate forecasts, material and inventory plans, weekly purchasing across our supplier base, and clean outbound fulfillment across our 3PL partners.

The business currently processes roughly 2,500 outbound orders per week — each carrying 10 to 21 line items — across a catalogue of up to 80 active SKUs. That volume is growing. You won’t just keep this engine running; you’ll build the systems, processes, and supplier relationships needed to scale it reliably.

Operational Context

Catalogue & Suppliers

Up to 80 active SKUs

Up to 10 suppliers

Weekly ordering cadence

Order Volume

~2,500 orders / week

10–21 line items per order

Growing volume

Distribution

Up to 3 x 3PLs

Potential multi-node distribution

Scalable fulfillment model

What You’ll Do

S&OP & Demand Planning

Own the weekly S&OP cycle — facilitating cross-functional review of demand forecasts, supply constraints, inventory positions, and order coverDevelop and maintain rolling DTC demand forecasts by SKU and by supplier, incorporating sales pipeline, promotional calendars, and seasonality

Establish inventory targets (safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels) across up to 80 SKUs, balancing service level against working capitalIdentify and escalate supply risks, stock-out exposure, and overstock scenarios before they impact fulfillment

Material Planning & Purchasing

Generate and place weekly purchase orders across up to 10 suppliers, aligning order quantities with demand plans, MOQs, and lead timesOwn the DTC cold-chain packaging lifecycle — sourcing, development, and buying — balancing storage costs against volume pricing breaks

Maintain accurate supplier master data: lead times, pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and contact hierarchyTrack open POs through to receipt, proactively managing exceptions, short-shipments, and substitutions

Manage inbound shipments from suppliers and support onboarding of new vendorsDevelop supplier scorecards and run regular performance reviews (OTIF, fill rate, quality compliance)

3PL & Distribution Coordination

Serve as the primary operational contact for 3PL partners — managing inbound receipts, outbound order releases, and stock reconciliationsCoordinate weekly order-release schedules across 3PL nodes to meet outbound commitments of ~2,500 orders per week

Monitor fulfillment accuracy, pick rates, and carrier SLAs; escalate deviations and drive corrective actionPartner with 3PLs on capacity planning for volume growth and peak trading periods

Minimize inventory holding costs by maximizing turns

Systems & Data

Own the integrity of supply chain data across the ERP / WMS / OMS ecosystem — item master, BOM, and stock records

Own inventory transaction processing end-to-end, from raising POs to item receiptBuild and maintain planning tools and dashboards (Excel, BI tools, or dedicated planning software) to support the S&OP process

Define and track KPIs: forecast accuracy, inventory turns, OTIF, order fill rate, stock cover, and supplier lead-time adherenceIdentify system gaps and champion the process improvements and platform upgrades needed to scale

Requirements

What You Bring

Essential

3–6 years in supply chain planning, materials management, or purchasing in a product-based businessDTC cold-chain distribution experience across inbound, storage, and outbound shipping

Proven ownership of an S&OP or IBP process, including demand forecasting and inventory planningHands-on experience placing and managing purchase orders across multiple suppliers on a recurring weekly cadence

Experience managing or closely coordinating with 3PL fulfillment partnersStrong Excel / Google Sheets modeling; comfortable with large data sets and pivot-based analysis

Experience using an ERP as a core planning and purchasing tool (OMS module development a plus)Excellent organizational discipline and attention to detail; able to manage competing weekly deadlines without dropping threads

Desirable

High-SKU, high-order-frequency experience (e-commerce, frozen food, or consumer goods)CIPS, APICS CPIM, or equivalent supply chain / procurement qualification

Track record building or improving S&OP processes in a scaling business (Series A–C or high-growth SME)Familiarity with WMS portals and 3PL SLA frameworks

How You Work

Process-driven, with a bias for building scalable routines rather than firefightingHighly numerate and comfortable making planning decisions from data

A clear communicator who can distill complex supply situations into concise updates for commercial and leadership stakeholdersOwnership mindset — accountable for outcomes across supplier, 3PL, and internal handoffs

Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in a business where processes are still being builtCollaborative across commercial, finance, and operations to align the S&OP plan with business priorities

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

A reliable weekly S&OP cycle the whole business plans and commits againstForecast accuracy, OTIF, and fill rate trending up — stock-outs and overstock trending down

A purchasing cadence that keeps up to 80 SKUs in stock across up to 10 suppliers without tying up working capital3PL fulfillment running cleanly at ~2,500 orders/week, and ready for the next volume step-change

Improving inventory turns and minimized cold-chain wastePlanning systems, data, and dashboards that scale with the business — not against it

Benefits

What We Offer

Mission-driven work with real impact on human healthFlexible PTO

Hybrid work environment based in New Jersey, with regular on-site presence at our 3PLCompetitive compensation+ healthcare benefits

401(k) matching up to 4%Opportunity to grow with the company as we scale

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