Demand Planning Manager

Starco Brands is seeking an experienced, high-ownership Demand & Supply Planning Manager to lead our end-to-end demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory deployment across our warehouse and contract manufacturing network.

This role serves as the operational engine behind our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. You will bridge the gap between sales demand and supply execution—managing MRP in NetSuite, optimizing inventory turnover, co-man manufacturing schedules, and materials availability. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced CPG environment, brings strong analytical rigor, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to solve complex supply chain puzzles.

Key Responsibilities

• S&OP Ownership: Lead the cross-functional S&OP cadence alongside Sales, Marketing, eCommerce, Operations, and Finance to drive consensus forecasts and clear risk/opportunity visibility.
• Production & Copacker Planning: Develop accurate, actionable production plans across our co-manufacturing network to ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) product availability.
• MRP & NetSuite System Management: Own and maintain MRP functions in NetSuite. Manage master data, item setups, safety stock levels, and reorder points to ensure real-time accuracy.
• Inventory Deployment & Optimization: Oversee multi-node warehouse inventory deployment across 3PL partners to optimize fill rates while minimizing freight transfers and carrying costs.
• Materials & Purchasing Alignment: Partner closely with Procurement/Buyers to align raw material and packaging requirements with upcoming production schedules.
• Analytics & KPI Tracking: Establish, track, and present core operational metrics, including Forecast Accuracy, WAPE, Inventory Turns, Schedule Attainment, and OOS tracking.
• Process Improvement: Continuously refine forecasting models, inventory policies, and operational workflows as the business scales.