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About Liquid I.V.

At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark.

Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world’s leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever, we’re continuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand.

We’re also passionate about cultivating solutions for equitable clean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally. By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate changemakers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

About the Role:

Liquid I.V. is looking for a motivated, fast, and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Supply Chain & Operations team as a Packaging Planner.

This role will be responsible for the comprehensive management of packaging materials for multiple co-packers, including inventory analysis, and purchase order management with our supplier partners. This role will ensure timely and complete delivery of materials to our copackers while collaborating closely with the Supply team. Additionally, the planner will be tasked with managing master data entries to maintain accuracy and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess proven experience in planning and managing materials for multiple co-packers. Proficiency in supplier management and master data management is essential, as well as a strong understanding of the production process. This knowledge will enable the individual to effectively oversee packaging operations and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

This role will report to the Packaging Manager.

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

+ Packaging Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain material forecasts evaluating historical usage and production requirements across the network

+ Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock positions, minimize excess, and prevent shortages

+ Order Management: Create, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure timely, in full delivery of materials to support production requirements

+ Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to confirm material availability, lead times, and delivery schedules

+ ERP & Planning Tools Maintenance: Ensure accurate and timely updates to our ERP systems and planning tools to reflect current material status and order activity

+ Cross functional Collaboration: Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Project Management, and Logistics teams to align material planning with broader Supply Chain objectives

+ Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve material supply issues, including delays, shortages, and quality concerns

+ Reporting & Analysis: Generate and analyze reports on material usage, inventory trends, and supplier performance to support decision-making

+ Collaborate with suppliers to ensure cost updates are accurately reflected and maintained in SharePoint

+ Evaluate the performance of assigned suppliers, tracking and maintaining KPI’s to identify opportunities for operational improvements

+ Inventory Control: Monitor incoming materials, process systematic receipts, manage stock status, and oversee material transfers

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

+ 2-4 years’ work experience preferred, CPG experience preferred.

+ Background in Material Planning in a multi-location network is a plus.

+ Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems, Microsoft Dynamics and Kinaxis is a plus

+ Strong verbal communication and demonstrated written proficiency to stakeholders

+ Demonstrated ability to interact with cross functional stakeholders and colleagues in a thoughtful and attentive manner

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities, think tactically as well as strategically. Demonstrating objectivity, delivering results, and showing initiative

+ High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

+ Highly organized and dependable

+ Comfortable working in a very diverse, fast-paced environment, adhering to tight deadlines

+ Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, Mathematics, or related field)

+ Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel: able to perform data extraction and analysis

+ Ability to prepare reports with data visualization as necessary

+ Ability to quickly learn new programs, dashboards, databases, and tools

+ Ability to interact with external and internal teams in a thoughtful and professional manner

What We Give:

+ 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).

+ A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.

+ A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.

+ Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).

+ An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.

+ Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.

+ An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!

Work Environment:

+ Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events. Travel 20%-30% of the time.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The expected salary range for this position is $73,800 - $110,800 annually and is bonus eligible. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.