Senior Demand & Production Planner

Senior Demand & Production Planner – Kiva Brands, Inc.

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Kiva Confections is a world‑class cannabis‑infused edibles company in California. Our products include Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, Lost Farms Gummies & Chews, and Camino Gummies, crafted from premium ingredients and thoughtfully combined with California cannabis. Since 2010, our goal has been to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be.

We’re looking for a Senior Demand & Production Planner to play a pivotal role in connecting marketing, sales, operations, and procurement within our fast‑moving CPG manufacturing organization. This highly visible position leads the S&OP process, owns monthly demand and production planning cycles, and ensures finished goods inventory and production strategies align with business goals, growth, and working capital priorities.

• S&OP Leadership: Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) with cross‑functional teams to create plans that improve profitability, drive forecast accuracy, and align inventory strategies with business goals.
• Demand Planning: Build and maintain detailed SKU‑level demand forecasts using historical trends, promotional calendars, innovation plans, and sampling plans; track forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement.
• Production Planning: Manage finished‑good purchase orders and production plans across multiple co‑manufacturers; monitor OTIF and resolve supply/demand imbalances proactively.
• Inventory & Supply Strategy: Own finished goods inventory strategy; manage an Inventory Control Specialist; develop replenishment logic to keep the right product in the right place.