[Hiring] Supply Planner @Scribe OpCo Inc dba Koozie Group

Role Description

This role owns the supply plan for the direct raw materials that feed our domestic manufacturing operations — resin and colorant — as well as internationally and domestically sourced components that flow into our finished goods. The supply base spans Asia, Mexico, and domestic suppliers. Replenishment lead times run as long as 150 days.

The planner in this seat decides how much inventory to carry and when to commit to it, balancing manufacturing continuity and customer service against working capital and exposure to excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory. The job requires buying to a forecast that changes, planning to a service level, and staying effective in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift weekly. It works closely with Product Management, Marketing, Demand Planning, Logistics, and Manufacturing, and contributes to the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Raw Material Supply Planning (primary focus)
  • Own the supply plan for direct raw materials — resin, color concentrate and colorants, and other production inputs.
  • Convert the production schedule and demand forecast into a time-phased material plan; place, maintain, expedite, and reschedule purchase orders as requirements change.
  • Set and maintain planning parameters — lead time, safety stock, min/max levels, reorder points, order multiples, and MOQs.
  • Balance supplier minimums and bulk-buy economics against the excess inventory and cash risk those commitments create.
  • Own excess and obsolete exposure for the assigned materials.
• Global Component Supply Planning — Asia, Mexico, and Domestic
  • Plan and replenish purchased components across a supply base spanning Asia, Mexico, and domestic suppliers.
  • Manage the full replenishment cycle — supplier production, ocean or land transit, customs clearance, and inbound receipt.
  • Work with the overseas office, freight forwarders, and Logistics on bookings, container utilization, and ETD/ETA management.
  • Plan ahead for known international disruptions and seasonality.
• Buying to Forecast, Service Levels, and Inventory Health
  • Buy to a forecast: turn the demand plan into an executable supply plan.
  • Apply min/max and reorder-point replenishment appropriately by item.
  • Set safety stock and service level targets based on demand variability, lead time, and business priority.
  • Own the inventory results for the assigned portfolio.
• New Product Launches and Product Life Cycle
  • Support new product development early enough that material and component lead times are built into the launch timeline.
  • Recommend initial buy quantities for items with no demand history.
  • Manage phase-in/phase-out and end-of-life run-out.
• Cross-Functional Partnership and Systems
  • Work day to day with Product Management, Marketing, Demand Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Customer Service.
  • Bring supply risks to SIOP and to leadership with the business impact, a recommendation, and a clear ask.
  • Manage supplier delivery performance for assigned materials.
  • Use available tools, including AI, to reduce manual effort in reporting.
  • Provide backup support to other Supply Planners, and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required — Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of supply planning, material planning, or buyer/planner experience in an MRP/ERP environment.
• Experience planning raw materials or components to support a manufacturing schedule.
• Experience managing long lead time, internationally sourced supply.
• Hands-on working competency in MRP/ERP planning systems; experience with GAINS and Oracle is a plus.
• Practical experience with min/max planning, replenishment parameter management, and buying to a forecast.
• Working understanding of service level and safety stock.
• Experience managing excess and obsolete inventory, and supporting new product launches.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Product Management, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Logistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication, a sense of urgency, and accountability for results.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; willingness to travel occasionally to business locations and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI tools in supply chain or planning work.
• Experience in the promotional products, retail, or consumer products industry.
• APICS/ASCM certification — CPIM or CSCP.
• Familiarity with plastics manufacturing inputs.
• Working knowledge of import basics.

How Performance Will Be Measured

• Material and component availability to the production schedule.
• In-stock and fill rate performance against target for the assigned portfolio.
• Inventory turns, months of supply, and excess and obsolete dollars.
• Purchase order health — past-due orders, date accuracy, and expedited freight spend.
• Driving reduced material costs.

Reporting Relationship and Location

• Reports to: Material Planning Manager.
• Location: Remote, with ability to frequently visit Spring Hill FL ideal but not required.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers.