Raw Material & Packaging Planner

atch (  ), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified BCorp in 2023. Weare looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

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.

• Develop and maintain raw material forecasts based on production schedules, consumption, and historical usage trends
• Determine 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
• Coordinate logistics and inventory transfers 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
• Track supplier lead times, performance, and reliability; upscale risks to supply continuity
• Analyze material consumption data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements
• Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Net Suite, 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

• 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…