Production/Inventory Planner

PetWise is the industry leader in innovative, safe, environmentally responsible pet products. We have a passionate team of pet lovers that is always striving to make a better, safer product that appeals to three audiences: retail buyer, pet parent and ultimately the pet.

PetWise Inc. is an industry leader of smart, stylish, innovative and environmentally responsible pet products. We were founded in 1990 and our pet products are available across multiple retail and online channels throughout the world. We offer a collegial culture, opportunities for career growth and competitive compensation and benefits. Come join our team and help us design the future of the company.

**This is a hybrid role based out of Novato, CA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Jointly with the Senior Director of Production and Inventory Planning develops planning and production schedules for components and finished goods for Petwise product lines.
• Manages plans and purchases from Asia, Mexico, and US sourced materials and finished goods using planning methods such as make to order, make to stock or make to forecast.
• Coordinates with Product Development, Inventory, Finance, and suppliers to ensure on-time, cost efficient delivery of goods.
• Collaborates with Product Development, Sales, Inventory Control, Demand Planning, Order Management and Finance teams to ensure that seasonal and program changes are implemented in a controlled manner.
• Works together with Sales, Product Development, Quality, and Planning Teams on launching existing and new products in global markets.
• Communicates daily with Petwise HK office and McAllen production teams resolving any manufacturing and production issues (e.g. material shortages, production delays and other potential delays).
• Product Lifecycle management from market launches, manufacturing, production and shipping to discontinuation.
• Communicates with other departments proactively.
• Leads weekly Planning meetings with Petwise McAllen manufacturing team that includes representatives from Production, Costing, Purchasing, Scheduling and Quality assurance departments.
• Leads semi-monthly Planning meetings that includes representatives from Product Development, Demand Planning, Sales and Quality assurance.
• Manage re-working inventory and transfers for product categories.
• Ad-hoc analysis as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 1-3 years of Materials Management and Production Planning experience.
• Familiar with materials management techniques, e.g. MRP, EDI, Capacity Planning, BOM management
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong math skills are a must

• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams, be open to suggestions and able to collaborate with others to solve problems and offer solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment with multiple projects
• Advanced experience using MS Excel, Tableau and Power BI

• Monitors overall physical and accurate inventory through SAGE database system for each warehouse location
• “Go to” resource for SAGE training and system related details
• Complete transactions for reworks, 3rd party warehouses and DCs, DC adjustments and monthly catnip usage
• Monthly reconciliation of inventory for month-end close and reporting
• Assist AP in matching, resolving discrepancies and closing Pos
• Handles SAGE item maintenance
• Responsible for uploading information from PD database, SYNC
• Audit database system information for accuracy
• Entry of mass data changes using the SAGE Data Porter
• Supervises inputting of daily inventory receipts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Conducts replenishment transfers for eComm warehouses and monthly reconciliation
• Recommends inventory to be scrapped monthly for approval by Senior Management
• Manages annual Physical Inventory for all locations
• Analyze variances providing summary of results to Senior Management
• Works with Finance in ensuring inventory accuracy and alignment across physical and inventory levels in SAGE
• Training/Managing/Coaching team
• Some domestic travel
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives and documentation of those processes
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive experience in an inventory management role
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Suite with particular emphasis on Excel
• Solid accounting and finance foundation. Cost accounting knowledge – i.e. Inventory, COGS, manufacturing variance analysis
• Proven analytics and data analysis
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Prior experience in Manufacturing or Operations environment for wholesaler
• SAGE Experience
• ERP/MRP system knowledge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist and turn.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Work environment is indoors, majority of the time is spent sitting at a desk.

ABOUT US:

PetWise is an innovation-driven organization poised for growth that embraces the vision to delight its customers while outperforming its competitors. The Company is also committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA and is an industry leader in the development and branding of smart, stylish and innovative pet products. The Company’s has a highly diversified brand portfolio which includes: SmartyKat, goDog, Sherpa, TrustyPup, Pet Factory, FurHaven, Petlinks, Pawscout, Kitty Sift and PoochPlanet, and is a category leader in pet toys, cat products, beds and travel accessories. PetWise embraces diverse and passionate people who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace continuous improvement and who uphold PetWise’s values and, of course, LOVE pets. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Novato, CA, with additional offices in Ferndale, WA, McAllen, Tx, Mundelein, IL; the Company has its product development, manufacturing and 3PL capabilities across the continental U.S. and Canada. They also procure some of its products overseas in China, Hong Kong and Mexico. PetWise offers a fun, flexible, and pet-friendly working environment where employees are empowered to help design the future of the Company. For more information on PetWise, visit https://www.petwisebrands.com/.

SALARY RANGE:

The base salary range is 70K – 90K. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, location, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.