Who we are:
Munchkin is on a mission to be the “World’s Most Loved Baby Lifestyle Brand” through ingenuity, love, and innovation. Founded in 1990 in Los Angeles, California, by CEO Steve Dunn, Munchkin is the leading global baby and toddler consumer products company that develops innovative, modern, and credible products.
Munchkin has grown to seven offices worldwide and sells its products in the US, Europe, Asia, Canada and Australia. A global leader in children’s feeding & care products, Munchkin has over 261 patents to-date and has earned more than 180 product awards. Munchkin products are sold in more than 45 countries around the world.
We are passionate, creative, and believe in only making the best products, and we’re looking for team members who think big, move fast, work smart, and have a desire to do things better.
We pride ourselves in hiring great people with the talent it takes to keep up with our growth. It is an exciting time to join the Munchkin team and drive enormous stakeholder value!
Position Summary:
The Inventory Planner is responsible for planning and preparing production schedules for manufacture of commercial products.
You’ll Do:
Review, manage, and maintain inventory levels to optimize inventory turns and maintain customer service levels of 99% fill rate Maintain vendor forecasts and analyze variances against forecast Analyze capacity constraints, MOQs, lead-times and vendor requirements to develop planning schedule Work with overseas vendors to ensure compliance with company standards and requirements Manage obsolete and excess inventory Create flash reports to Senior Management identifying performance against plans Other duties may be assigned
Bring It!
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1-3 years experience in purchasing and material planning in consumer package goods industry preferred Certification in production and inventory management (CPIM) a plus ERP/MRP experience is a plus Prior experience working with overseas vendors is a plus Advanced Excel and Word skills required Advanced analytical skills required – able to process and react to vast amounts of data
We got you covered!
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, wellness, an employer-matched 401(k) plan, bonuses, employee stock purchase plan and much more depending on your role.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
At company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
We offer work-life balance benefits such as paid maternity and paternity leave and Half-day Friday’s all year around!
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.
Munchkin embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.