Material Planning Manager

Material Planning Manager

Join Premier Nutrition – a leading player in the proactive wellness space, owner of the Premier Protein and Dymatize brands, and part of the publicly traded Bell Ring Brands (NYSE:
).

We’re hiring a Material Planning Manager to lead planning for our ready‑to‑drink (RTD) “shakes” category. This role is a key operations leader, accountable for supply plans, factory attainment, network‑wide capacity management, supply‑planner development, and planning process transformation. The manager will lead a team of three Material Planners and optimize product supply and inventory/cash management to support the dynamic needs of the business.

• Subject Matter Expert for planning process transformation, training, project meetings, and contract manufacturing (CM) onboarding.
• Category owner leads material planners to optimize raw material inventory to support finished‑good forecasts.
• Facilitate monthly procurement orders for suppliers, adhere to capacity availability, lead times, SKU mix, and minimum order quantities.
• Collaborate with the PNC Sourcing Manager(s) to ensure supplier attainment and develop continuous improvement action plans.
• Lead the Supply Review product category, analyze and communicate relevant information to senior leadership, evaluate scenarios, highlight gaps, and propose solutions.
• Support material planners during regular production meetings with suppliers to ensure strong communication.
• Recommend supplier stock levels and collaborate internally and externally to optimize production schedules.

• Build a strong team through coaching, feedback, training, and effective performance management.

• Create inventory and attainment reports/dashboards and present continuous improvement suggestions.
• Improve MRP plans, ERP system performance and material planning standard work.

• Attend meetings and presentations.
• Participate in company‑wide activities and events.
• Engage in impromptu conversations with colleagues.
• Handle administrivia such as email, calendaring, expense reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in the Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG) industry within an MRP environment.
• Experience in inventory control, production scheduling, master scheduling, demand management, capacity management, materials management, or distribution resource planning.
• Training and experience in ERP/DRP/MRP (Integrated Planning Systems) are required.

• Dynamic leadership and ability to develop a high‑performing team.
• Broad knowledge of supply chain processes and planning systems.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Sound business judgment and initiative.
• Self‑directed; communicates findings and facilitates change.
• Ability to synthesize multiple points of view into actionable plans.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable interacting at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Being all‑in and committed to the team.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Adaptability.
• Being a builder.
• Strategic mindset.

The PNC culture is rooted in purpose‑driven teamwork, autonomy, and a regenerative culture that emphasizes belonging, purpose, and deliberate growth.

Benefits include:

• Half‑day Fridays year‑round.
• In‑office massages, free lunches, snacks, and dogs in the office.
• Culture of belonging celebrations and engaging events.
• 6% 401(k) match after 1 year and generous paid family leave.
• Bonus‑eligible positions.
• Company‑wide volunteer days and matching charitable donations.
• Informal optics: no employee handbook, no dress code, coaching conversations instead of performance reviews, and walking meetings.

Based in the Greater Bay Area, the role is hybrid. In‑office days are Tuesday‑Thursday at the Emeryville office, with a weekly all‑company meeting. Employees within 100 miles are expected to be onsite for collaborative and culture‑building moments.

Expected pay scale for this role is $125,000 to $135,000 (may vary by experience, qualifications, or location).

We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws.