Job Description:
• Lead demand planning and forecasting processes to ensure accurate alignment between production needs, sales projections, and inventory levels.
• Develop and maintain a long-range materials forecast to support optimal inventory turns, weeks-on-hand targets, and business growth objectives.
• Negotiate with suppliers on forecasting requirements, availability, pricing, freight (including international), and terms and conditions of sale.
• Negotiate and implement supplier plans, contracts, and agreements in accordance with Botanic Tonics’ objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Understand, track, and forecast key cost drivers and market conditions that may impact supply continuity and financial performance; develop contingency plans as needed.
• Proactively collaborate with Production, Distribution, Quality Assurance, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and suppliers to ensure cross-functional alignment on demand plans, service levels, and supply readiness.
• Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships that support scalable growth and reliable forecasting visibility.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning efforts to ensure timely purchasing execution and inventory optimization.
• Develop and maintain records, spreadsheets, and documentation to support forecasting, supplier performance tracking, and purchasing activities.
• Identify, develop, and execute cost-saving opportunities while maintaining supply continuity and quality standards.
• Manage and resolve product supply issues, including root-cause identification and long-term corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly market updates for all commodity items, including implications for cost forecasts and supplier strategy.
• Manage inventory performance by monitoring inventory turns, weeks on hand, and safety stock levels to meet Botanic Tonics’ financial and operational goals.
Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in food and beverage purchasing
• Strong demand planning and inventory forecasting experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including ownership
• Self-starter with strong prioritization skills and goal orientation
• Strong negotiation skills
Benefits:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• 401k Match
• Family Leave
• PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule
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