Supply Planning & Inventory Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Who We Are:

Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. With decades of industry expertise, we take pride in providing high-quality products and exceptional service to retailers nationwide. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence has made us a leader in the industry. At Nassau Candy, we foster a collaborative and dynamic workplace where growth and teamwork are at the core of our success.

We are currently hiring a Supply Planning & Inventory Manager who will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory, forecasting, fulfillment, and supply chain activities required to support efficient manufacturing operations.

This role serves as a key link between the Manufacturing, Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams. The Supply Planning & Inventory Manager ensures that production requirements are accurately planned, materials are available, inventory is properly managed, customer demand is considered, and key operational metrics are tracked and reported.

The successful candidate will help ensure the organization has the appropriate materials, inventory, production plan, and operational visibility necessary to meet business and customer requirements.

The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. The Supply Planning & Inventory Manager will be capable of managing multiple priorities, identifying potential risks, maintaining accurate data, and proactively communicating issues that may impact production schedules, inventory levels, or customer fulfillment.

Responsibilities of the Role:

Establish and adjust inventory targets, safety stock, and replenishment parameters based on demand, lead times, service requirements, and working capital objectives.

Evaluate transportation, inventory, and service tradeoffs and authorize replenishment and transfer decisions within defined spending limits.

Own supply planning for assigned product categories, evaluate competing priorities, and resolve supply constraints within delegated authority.

Develop inventory risk mitigation plans and recommend disposition, purchasing changes, or inventory reductions, with recommendations given substantial weight.

Develop seasonal and new-product inventory strategies, including purchase timing, inventory commitments, and contingency plans.

Evaluate alternative solutions and make decisions or substantive recommendations concerning shortages, excess inventory, warehouse capacity, and service risks.

Analyze performance trends and develop planning policies and process changes that improve service, inventory investment, and logistics costs.

You Have:

Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Management, or equivalent) 

Strong analytical skills and understand advanced mathematical concepts.

Intermediate / advanced Excel and general systems knowledge.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Strong written and verbal communication skill

Why Join Nassau Candy?

🌟 Competitive Pay
🌟 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Pet Insurance!
🌟 Vacation & PTO
🌟 401(K) Retirement Plan
🌟 Family-Oriented Company Culture – Business casual attire, team collaboration
🌟 Employee Discounts on Products
🌟 Promote-from-within culture with growth opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workplace.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today! 🚀