Demand and Supply Planner

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Demand & Supply Planner for our partner, an established and rapidly growing consumer products company known for high-quality products, thoughtful business practices, and a strong commitment to people and sustainability.

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in Walnut Creek, CA, working onsite initially with the opportunity for one consistent remote workday per week after approximately 90 days.

The Demand & Supply Planner will own demand forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing, and supply coordination across a growing portfolio of consumer products. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys both the analytical side of planning and the operational side of working with suppliers, tracking purchase orders, understanding production requirements, and keeping inventory moving. The ideal candidate thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and understands how raw materials, packaging components, production schedules, and finished goods come together within a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment.

• Competitive base salary of $90,, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer days, and parental leave
• Collaborative, growing organization with cross‑functional exposure and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales, trends, promotions, new product activity, and input from Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and other internal partners.
• Manage inventory planning and optimization, including safety stock, product availability, slow‑moving or aging inventory, and strategies to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and waste.
• Coordinate purchasing and production needs using bills of materials (BOMs), component and raw‑material lead times, production schedules, and forecasted demand.
• Create, track, and update purchase orders while communicating directly with suppliers and production partners to manage lead times, deliveries, inventory receipts, and discrepancies.
• Support product launches, packaging changes, international inventory needs, and other evolving business priorities through proactive cross‑functional planning and communication.
• Utilize Net Suite and inventory planning tools to maintain accurate data and support effective planning, including participation in the implementation and adoption of a new cloud‑based planning platform.

• Hands‑on experience with demand and supply planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supplier or production‑partner coordination within a manufacturing or consumer products environment.
• Working knowledge of bills of materials (BOMs), component and raw‑material lead times, production planning, and the relationship between individual components and finished products.
• Experience using Net Suite or a comparable ERP, along with strong Excel skills and comfort learning new inventory and planning technology.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate inventory priorities, demand changes, production considerations, and business trade‑offs.
• Collaborative and adaptable communication style with the initiative to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across departments in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.

This full‑time position offers a base salary of $90, annually, depending on experience, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Our partner offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, flexible spending accounts, a…