Job Description
Smalls is looking for a Sr Manager of S&OP to own and operationalize our integrated planning process. You’ll be the connective tissue between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Finance and Retail functions — ensuring that we align customer needs, inventory strategies, and financial goals across a multi-channel, frozen/ambient logistics environment.
What You’ll Do:
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Create, own and maintain the company demand & supply planning model, continuously iterating on assumptions and underlying analysis
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Drive cross-functional alignment around forecasts and ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned when unexpected issues arise
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Oversee production & inbound plans across 7 manufacturers and 3 DCs
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Optimize inventory positions across all SKUs (finished goods and raw materials) to avoid out-of-stock events while minimizing cash tied up in inventory and holding costs
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Lead weekly inventory planning process & meetings, collaborating with Procurement and Supply Chain to execute according to plan
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Perform any relevant analysis needed to investigate forecasting anomalies and communicate any issues to leadership
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Lead business case developments, scenario modeling and any ad-hoc analysis as needed within the Supply Chain team
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Develop, monitor and report on forecasting metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, weeks on hand goals, out-of-stock events etc
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Monitor and report on other Supply Chain KPIs - such as On Time Delivery, Quality metrics, Unit COGS etc
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Collaborate with Finance to tie operational plans to margin and cashflow targets
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Support on any other Supply Chain initiatives as needed - such as continuous improvement projects, MRP integrations etc
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Build out and grow the Inventory Planning function within Supply Chain
What We’ll Love About You:
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You have worked 10 years or more in operations, supply chain, demand planning, or related roles, with a focus on forecasting and analysis
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You’re a pro in demand planning tools, inventory management systems and dashboards
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You’re a true expert in Excel and Google Sheets
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You have proven success in leading cross-functional planning in fast-paced, continuously evolving, SKU-heavy environments
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You are a strong communicator who thrives in ambiguity and drives decisions with clarity & data
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You are highly organized, love to build process, and obsessed with getting in the details.
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Huge Plus: You have a degree in Operations management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Finance or any other math related field
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Huge Plus: You have experience in DTC, CPG, frozen foods or pet nutrition
What you’ll love about us:
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Mission-Driven Company: We love cats and we're here to make nine lives ten.
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People-Driven Company: We treat our people like people; we're committed to Smalls, and we work hard but also respect everyone’s lives outside of work.
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Data-Driven Culture: We love using data to guide decision-making where appropriate, but we also know when to move quickly and go with our gut.
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Competitive Salary: Make some $$$.
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Very Competitive Benefits: Fully paid Health, Vision, and Dental insurance. 4-day work week. Unlimited PTO.
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Fully Remote Office & Culture: Our team is spread across the US day to day, but we travel for department & company off-sites and retreats.
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Free Product: Free cat food every month.
Compensation
- $120K – $140K • Offers Equity
