Sales & Inventory Planning Manager

Sales & Inventory Planning Manager

Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school food service 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 Sales & Inventory 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 Sales & Inventory 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 (Approx. 40% of Role):

• 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 (Approx. 60% of Role):

• Supervise and mentor 1–2 planners managing other business segments or co-packers
• Lead supplier calls, troubleshoot supply chain issues, and remove obstacles for direct reports
• Serve as the main point of contact between planners, vendors, leadership, and sales to drive smooth inventory flow
• Implement process improvements and ensure adherence to best practices in supply planning and ERP usage
• Track and report key performance indicators as needed, including but not limited to service levels, inventory turns, % sales change to run rate/forecast
• Develop and maintain demand plans, reviewing actual sales vs. historical trends by customer to identify outliers

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or replenishment in CPG or Food industry
• 3+ years of managerial experience supervising planners or small supply chain teams
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, inventory management, and reporting tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex operational challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships internally and externally
• Knowledge of demand planning is a plus, with experience reviewing forecast vs actual sales data
• Experience in frozen, refrigerated, or ambient food supply chains preferred.