Supply Chain Planning, Purchasing Manager

L-Nutra, Inc

Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Manager managing end-to-end S&OP cycle in product-based business. Responsible for demand forecasting, inventory planning, and supplier relationships.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain planning and inventory management, with a strong focus on demand forecasting, S&OP processes, and collaboration with 3PL partners. Proficient in data analysis and modeling using Excel and ERP systems to optimize inventory and fulfillment operations.

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S&OP Process OwnershipDTC Cold-Chain Distribution ExperienceStrong Excel / Google Sheets ModelingERP System ProficiencyCIPS, APICS CPIM Certification

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Hard Skills

Demand ForecastingInventory PlanningPurchase Order ManagementData AnalysisKPI TrackingSupply Chain Data Integrity3PL CoordinationCold-Chain Packaging ManagementInventory Transaction ProcessingS&OP Cycle Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsWMS PortalsOMS Module DevelopmentBI ToolsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPSAPICS CPIM

Industry Keywords

E-CommerceFrozen FoodConsumer Goods3PL SLA FrameworksHigh-SKU Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the weekly S&OP cycle — facilitating cross-functional review of demand forecasts, supply constraints, inventory positions, and order cover
Develop and maintain rolling DTC demand forecasts by SKU and by supplier, incorporating sales pipeline, promotional calendars, and seasonality
Establish inventory targets (safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels) across up to 80 SKUs, balancing service level against working capital
Identify and escalate supply risks, stock-out exposure, and overstock scenarios before they impact fulfillment
Generate and place weekly purchase orders across up to 10 suppliers, aligning order quantities with demand plans, MOQs, and lead times
Own the DTC cold-chain packaging lifecycle — sourcing, development, and buying — balancing storage costs against volume pricing breaks
Maintain accurate supplier master data: lead times, pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and contact hierarchy
Track open POs through to receipt, proactively managing exceptions, short-shipments, and substitutions
Manage inbound shipments from suppliers and support onboarding of new vendors
Develop supplier scorecards and run regular performance reviews (OTIF, fill rate, quality compliance)
Serve as the primary operational contact for 3PL partners — managing inbound receipts, outbound order releases, and stock reconciliations
Coordinate weekly order-release schedules across 3PL nodes to meet outbound commitments of ~2,500 orders per week
Monitor fulfillment accuracy, pick rates, and carrier SLAs; escalate deviations and drive corrective action
Partner with 3PLs on capacity planning for volume growth and peak trading periods
Minimize inventory holding costs by maximizing turns
Own the integrity of supply chain data across the ERP / WMS / OMS ecosystem — item master, BOM, and stock records
Own inventory transaction processing end-to-end, from raising POs to item receipt
Build and maintain planning tools and dashboards (Excel, BI tools, or dedicated planning software) to support the S&OP process
Define and track KPIs: forecast accuracy, inventory turns, OTIF, order fill rate, stock cover, and supplier lead-time adherence
Identify system gaps and champion the process improvements and platform upgrades needed to scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–6 years in supply chain planning, materials management, or purchasing in a product-based business
DTC cold-chain distribution experience across inbound, storage, and outbound shipping
Experience in e-commerce, frozen food, or consumer goods
Proven ownership of an S&OP or IBP process, including demand forecasting and inventory planning
Hands-on experience placing and managing purchase orders across multiple suppliers on a recurring weekly cadence
Experience managing or closely coordinating with 3PL fulfillment partners
Strong Excel / Google Sheets modeling; comfortable with large data sets and pivot-based analysis
Experience using an ERP as a core planning and purchasing tool
Familiarity with 3PL SLA frameworks
A clear communicator who can distill complex supply situations into concise updates for commercial and leadership stakeholders
Collaborative across commercial, finance, and operations to align the S&OP plan with business priorities
Able to make occasional visits to 3PL sites
High-SKU, high-order-frequency experience
CIPS, APICS CPIM, or equivalent supply chain / procurement qualification
Track record building or improving S&OP processes in a scaling business
Experience with OMS module development
Familiarity with WMS portals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation of 90,000-115,000 USD/year + healthcare benefits
Mission-driven work with real impact on human health
Flexible PTO
401(k) matching up to 4%
Opportunity to grow with the company as we scale