Overview
At Maev, we believe dogs deserve a seat at the table. Or at the very least, nutrient-dense food that’s human-grade.
That’s why we’re relentless in our pursuit of better, faster, and smarter. As the first and only Human-Grade Raw Food for Dogs, Maev has been rooted in innovation since day one. We’re a brand built on the belief that “good” is never enough. That “normal” or “traditional” doesn’t always mean “optimal.” And that it’s better to live in possibility. For us, “impossible” is just a limiting belief.
We’re obsessed with radically improving the lives of dogs and dog parents everywhere.
With over 90 million dogs in the US, strong industry CAGR, an increased focus on nutrition, and traditional kibble losing market share due to lack of brand loyalty and poor quality, Maev is incredibly well-positioned to combine these strong industry tailwinds with a brand anchored in quality, transparency, and emotional connection.
As of 2023, Maev is the #1 fastest growing, most disruptive brand in the hyper-competitive category of Pet — and the 38th fastest growing private company in America.
Our team is made up of thought leaders, risk-takers, tastemakers, disruptors, creatives, critical thinkers, and, occasionally, dog people. We attract top tier talent from the most successful, differentiated, fastest growing, and most innovative brands and organizations in the world. We win awards, we’re ambitious, and we’re on the map. We built this thing from scratch. (And we’re just getting started.)
Join us.
Role
In this role, the Supply Planning Manager will be responsible for supply planning across all product lines & manufacturing facilities, including production planning, inventory management, and procurement planning. You will ensure supply alignment to satisfy all demand streams while maintaining inventory targets & safety stock. You will be optimizing our systems, processes, and tools used to plan within our existing & future supply chain & will be critical in scaling the supply chain to meet the needs of the business during a period of rapid growth. You will work closely with our co-manufacturers and internal fulfillment & procurement teams to plan & optimize supply, ensuring the right items are at the right place at the right time.
Our ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, structured & organized, results-oriented, a creative problem solver, adept at balancing multiple priorities, loves numbers & data, is intellectually curious, and communicates clearly & concisely. You have a strong bias for action, are never satisfied with the status quo, and are excited & motivated by the rewards & challenges of quickly scaling a high-growth company.
This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
- Manage full scope of day-to-day production planning, procurement planning, & inventory management of ingredients, packaging, and finished goods at each stage of the supply chain.
- Place production POs based on forecast & inventory levels, track status of each PO to completion.
- Manage inventory levels of packaging, ingredients, and finished goods through analysis of reports to ensure proper levels of stock at all stages & places of the supply chain.
- Manage day-to-day operations with our manufacturing partners.
- Troubleshoot & quickly resolve operational issues at our manufacturing facilities, related to scheduling and material availability
- Manage the tactical execution of new product & packaging rollouts.
- Create & actively manage the supply plan, ingesting forecasts produced by the demand planning function.
- Actively partner with external stakeholders to strengthen & sustain relationships, maintain open communication, & ensure prompt resolution of issues.
- Actively seek supply chain optimization opportunities and cost savings.
Experience
- BA/BS degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering
- 3-5 years’ relevant experience in supply chain planning
- Experience in CPG and/or the food industry a plus
- Strong attention to detail & accuracy; highly organized
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong excel skills, experience using sheets as an ERP preferred
- Strong team player with sense of ownership & pride in performance and its impact on company’s success
- Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement
Qualifications
- You are analytical and a creative problem solver by nature.
- You embody ownership and execution at all levels.
- You are energized by difficult and ambiguous problem spaces.
- You take on obstacles with determination and excitement.
- You pride yourself on personally making an impact on a business’ trajectory.
- Your past employers and teammates will say, “[insert your name] will be the most impactful hire you ever make.”
- You can manage up and self identify
- Lastly, and most importantly, you are insatiably curious, kind and empathic. Your worldview is not insular, but expansive. You are ready to do something meaningful and impactful. And above all, you love to learn and get things done.
