ALOHA is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are active and welcomed in all aspects of our business and team. We are a passionate team on a mission to provide delicious, plant-based food to everyone while also using our business as a force for good. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, opportunities to volunteer with local nonprofits and plenty of fun! All employees become owners of the company; equity options are a great upside to reap what you sow. ALOHA’s product portfolio includes protein bars, protein drinks and protein powders that taste as good as they are for you, proving you don’t have to sacrifice taste for nutrition. USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Stevia & Sugar Alcohol-Free; all ALOHA products are sustainably sourced and thoughtfully packaged with deep respect for both people and the environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the Day to Day of the S&OP Process: Coordinate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for the Operations team by analyzing production, inventory, capacity, and costs to support effective decision-making.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with Sales and Finance responsible for demand planning to ensure the commercial plan assumptions are as accurate as possible. “See around corners.” Provide actionable feedback on forecast data and assumptions.
• Utilize Forecasting Tools: Leverage inventory forecasting software (MODUS) to generate regular reports and customize data sets to compare with actual shipments.
• Provide Forecast Updates and Procurement Plan: Deliver monthly forecasts and weekly updates to co-packers and key ingredient suppliers to ensure alignment. Assist the Director of Supply Chain in procurement strategy and execution, writing and managing purchase orders for Aloha owned packaging, raw materials, etc.
• Align Inventory with Demand: Partner with Warehouse & Logistics operations to synchronize inventory holding positions with forecasted demand, minimizing under-utilized or poorly staged inventory. Assist in optimizing a routing strategy that elevates the ALOHA network and improves OTIF scores.
• Communicate Key Updates: Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and the Director of Supply Chain to communicate changes related to production, freight delays, shortages, and other operational issues to all stakeholders proactively and continuously.
• Analyze Variances: Investigate variances between forecasted and actual demand to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Support Product Launches: Assist with the setup of new products in internal systems.

Skills

• 3-5 years of experience within the CPG world, preferably in the food industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or relate field
• Key leadership characteristics: transparency, integrity, leadership/drive for results, collaborative, flexible, strong communicator, player/coach mentality with ability to roll up sleeves
• Practical time management skills and being an adaptive problem solver is a must
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite particularly in Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficiency in demand forecasting software, statistical tools, and ERP systems
• Familiarity with different WMS systems and pulling custom reports
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.

About You

• You are scrappy and enjoy the paradoxical challenge that can be the combination of analytical and creative problem solving
• You embrace the risks needed to question the dominant paradigm and are up for trying something new
• You speak your mind and engage in productive conflict, yet remaining solutions oriented and embrace creative problem solving
• You play as hard as you work, and love the way of life of leading in small and nimble organizations
• You believe doubling a business year over year to be considered as the goal each and every year
• You can appreciate the highs and lows of a start-up environment and embrace the opportunity to truly make a difference at both a strategic/high and “in the weeds”/low level depending on what the business needs require
• Personality profile to fit into a high-growth, entrepreneurial culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction with employees at all levels