Manager, Supply Planning

Supply Chain Manager

Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products. Some of our most beloved brands include Petmate®, Chuckit!®, Quirky Kitty®, Vittles Vault®, Wild Eats® and Arm & Hammer®.

Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a single focus on providing safe pet transportation, which resulted in the creation of the first dog kennel. Flash forward to today, and the same love and bond that existed to provide safe travels for our pets now permeates through every step of pet and pet owners' shared adventure.

Knowing that pets are every bit as much a part of the family, Petmate takes pride in developing new, superior products that improve the quality of life and enrich the bond created between people & their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, we place safety at the core of what we make and how we make it.

Our trusted brands continually drive innovation across pet categories, spanning dog and cat toys, feeding and watering, food storage, carriers, shelters, treats & chews, bedding and more.

Our Why: To enrich the lives of families by cultivating the bond between people & their pets

Our Vision: Families everywhere trust us more than any other company to enhance the well-being of their pets at every step of their adventure

Petmate Core Values

OWN IT! We take full responsibility for our actions, decisions, and their outcomes

STEADFAST DETERMINATION: Steady pursuit of what's next with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm

DO THE RIGHT THING: Consistent alignment of actions and values in every situation, ensuring you're always true to what's right

SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: We prioritize the safety of employees, consumers, and pets without compromise

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager will purchase products, provide coaching and leadership, and provide hands-on planning expertise for a team responsible for ensuring the continuous supply of purchased finished goods to meet customer service, inventory, and business objectives.

This is a working manager position: the leader oversees the team's performance, processes, and planning rigor, while also personally owning a portion of the planning portfolio (MRP execution, inventory analysis, and purchase order management). This role ensures alignment across Sales, Product, Marketing, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and Distribution to deliver an efficient, data-driven, and service-focused approach to purchased products within the supply chain.

This position will be onsite at the Corporate Headquarters in Arlington, TX

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management (40%)

• Lead and coach the Supply Planners responsible for purchased product inventory, supply plans, and replenishment execution.
• Set planning priorities, performance expectations, and development plans to build the team's functional capability.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, ensuring consistent processes, planning discipline, and training across the team.
• Monitor daily supply performance, intervening and guiding planners through exception management, recovery plans, and cross-functional communication.

Working Manager Responsibilities (30%) Hands-On Planning

• Personally manage a portion of the purchased product portfolio, including MRP execution, inventory analysis, and replenishment planning.
• Create and manage purchase orders aligned to approved supply plans.
• Review and resolve MRP exceptions, past due supply, and projected shortages.
• Analyze inventory levels, demand trends, and inbound supply to proactively address risks and prevent stockouts or excess.
• Maintain planning parameters (lead times, order quantities, safety stock, lot sizes) for assigned items.

Inventory & Supply Optimization (15%)

• Oversee inventory strategy for purchased products, balancing service levels with working capital targets.
• Ensure accurate execution of replenishment signals, safety stock policies, and SKU segmentation strategies.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for inventory overstocks, shortfalls, or data inconsistencies.
• Monitor receipts, transfers, and inbound shipments to ensure timely availability and plan adherence.

Cross-Functional Alignment & Communication (10%)

• Partner with Sales to provide visibility into availability, constraints, and recovery timelines for purchased products.
• Collaborate with Product/Marketing on new product introductions (NPI), promotional programs, lifecycle transitions, and end of life planning.
• Coordinate with Procurement on supplier performance, lead times, and capacity assumptions (without negotiating pricing or sourcing decisions).
• Provide clear communication to Customer Service, Finance, and Distribution regarding supply status and inventory risks.

Process & Systems Improvement (5%)

• Develop, maintain, and improve ERP/MRP planning processes, including data accuracy and parameter governance.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning efficiency, service performance, and inventory optimization.
• Support or lead supply chain initiatives requiring planning expertise, analytics, or cross functional coordination.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or team management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Experience with managing in a CPG environment is strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team building capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make data driven decisions.
• Effective communicator able to influence across Sales, Product, Procurement, and Operations.
• Ability to perform hands on planning work while managing team performance.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning systems.

Preferred

• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Petmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.