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Kiva Brands, Inc. · 1 month ago

Senior Demand & Production Planner

California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Kiva Confections is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, seeking a Senior Demand & Production Planner to connect marketing, sales, operations, and procurement within their fast-moving CPG manufacturing organization. The role involves leading the S&OP process, managing demand and production planning cycles, and ensuring inventory strategies align with business goals and growth priorities.

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Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process with marketing, sales, finance, and operations teams to create plans that deliver improved profitability, drive forecast accuracy, and ensure that inventory strategies align with business goals, growth, and working capital priorities

Translate the financial forecast into a demand plan that is actionable for operations and supply planning down to the materials level

Present planning scenarios, risks, and opportunities to cross-functional leaders

Build and maintain detailed SKU-level demand forecasts using historical trends, promotional calendars, innovation (and discontinuation) plans, and sampling plans

Track forecast accuracy, variance, and root-cause analysis — drive continuous improvement in forecast performance with S&OP stakeholders

Partner with the systems and data teams to improve forecasting tools, automation, and process efficiency

Manage the finished good purchase orders and production plans across multiple co-manufacturers to align with demand plans, lead times, and MOQs

Collaborate closely with operations, procurement, and co-manufacturing partners to ensure execution readiness and responsiveness to demand changes

Monitor production adherence (OTIF) and resolve supply/demand imbalances proactively

Own finished goods inventory strategy and targets across all manufacturing and distribution sites

Manage an Inventory Control Specialist and set clear processes for inventory reconciliation and accuracy

Balance supply availability with working capital efficiency — minimizing excess and scrap risk while meeting customer service and revenue goals

Develop ordering strategies and replenishment logic to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time

Qualification

S&OP LeadershipDemand PlanningProduction PlanningSupply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsExcel ProficiencyPlanning SystemsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, Business Administration, or a related analytical field

8+ years of experience in demand planning, production planning, and supply chain management within a CPG or manufacturing environment

Experience managing or mentoring direct reports

Proven experience leading S&OP or IBP processes across cross-functional teams

Strong analytical and data-driven mindset — expert in Excel and planning systems and tools (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Anaplan, Kinaxis, Power BI, or similar)

Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, lead times, co-man relationships, and working capital trade-offs, as well as a deep understanding of forecasting and the macro and micro level variables that contribute to demand planning development and accuracy

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to translate data into actionable business insights

Must reside in California!