Full-Time

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Posted on 11/16/2024

Beatbox Beverages, LLC

Beatbox Beverages, LLC

201-500 employees

Portable party punch with high ABV

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$80k - $100kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Remote role with up to 5% travel.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Understand all supply chain planning concepts
  • Understanding of planning technology and tools
  • Ability to effectively collaborate cross functionally
  • Develop creative solutions to complex problems
  • Think of goals in both short term and long term
  • Clearly communicate results of analysis in verbal and written format
  • Ability to use data software such as Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerBI
  • Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Meets deadlines and work under pressure, with limited supervision
  • Well-organized and high level of attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with key internal customers
  • Ability to thrive in fast paced environment
  • Motivated to make a difference and contribute to the company's growth and success
  • Ability to lead, motivate, coach and mentor team
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field is preferred, but not required
  • Certification from APICS or ISM is desired but not required
  • Minimum 6 years of Supply Chain Planning Management experience
  • Leading, motivating, coaching and mentoring team
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor and coach team of planners
  • Develop employee performance goals
  • Establish, manage, and facilitate the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process to drive alignment between demand, supply, and business goals in near term planning horizons
  • Establish, manage, and facilitate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to drive alignment between demand, supply, and business goals in mid to long term planning horizons
  • Responsible for gaining alignment across sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams to consensus demand plan that reflects both market trends and business priorities
  • Identify and close plan variances by working cross-functionally to adjust forecasts, resolve discrepancies, and align all teams on corrective actions
  • Effectively communicate forecast updates and consensus demand plan to ensure alignment across the business
  • Implement critical metrics and processes to improve planning team efficiencies and performance
  • Implement core planning strategies that aligns to key business objectives
  • Continuously improve the planning process, focusing on areas such as forecasting accuracy, process automation, and adoption of advanced planning tools to increase the business’s planning maturity
  • Contribute and play key roles in special projects and strategy initiatives
  • Support in the process of setting annual budget and strategic plans for planning function
  • Support the planning team in all aspects of demand, supply, and capacity planning, ensuring smooth coordination with procurement, production, and logistics teams
  • Continuously assess network planning assumptions collaboratively with various teams
  • Identify and present potential opportunities and risks to demand, supply, capacity and inventory to leadership
  • Contribute to key strategic initiatives such as capacity planning, network optimization, or new product introductions, playing an active role in aligning planning activities objectives
  • Ensure planning outcomes are aligned to business’s fiscal goals
  • Identify and implement improvements to optimize planning workflows
  • Evaluate and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory days on hand, COGS, etc. Ensuring continuous improvement in planning outcomes
  • Responsible for outcomes of supply and demand planning
  • Identify and implement advanced planning tools and technologies to improve workflows, data analysis, and decision-making
  • Ad hoc requests from leadership
Beatbox Beverages, LLC

Beatbox Beverages, LLC

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BeatBox Beverages offers a portable party punch that serves as a fun and convenient alternative to traditional wine. Their products come in eco-friendly boxes that are easy to carry, making them ideal for social gatherings and outdoor events. Targeting young adults aged 21 and over, BeatBox Beverages focuses on providing a flavorful drinking experience with a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) of 11.1%, which distinguishes them from other ready-to-drink beverages. The company operates on a direct-to-consumer model, selling primarily through their website and expanding into retail locations. Their goal is to cater to the growing demand for convenient and enjoyable alcoholic options while maintaining an environmentally conscious approach.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$22.1M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

122%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Flow Beverage Corp. enhances distribution channels and market penetration.
  • $15 million raise supports expansion of national retail partnerships.
  • Launch of Green Apple flavor leverages holiday marketing for increased sales.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Flow Beverage Corp may impact market share.
  • Limited edition flavors risk short-lived sales spikes without sustained interest.
  • Rapid flavor expansion could dilute brand focus and overextend resources.

What makes Beatbox Beverages, LLC unique

  • BeatBox offers a unique portable party punch with high ABV of 11.1%.
  • Eco-friendly packaging appeals to environmentally conscious consumers.
  • Direct-to-consumer model targets young adults seeking convenience and novelty.

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