About Briotech
Briotech is a science-driven manufacturing company dedicated to advancing health, hygiene, and wellness through the power of hypochlorous acid (HOCl). Inspired by a molecule naturally produced by the body to heal and protect, we develop and manufacture safe, effective solutions used across skincare, personal care, disinfecting, and healthcare applications worldwide. Built on more than a decade of research, innovation, and proprietary manufacturing expertise, we believe that simple, well-designed chemistry can make everyday living cleaner, safer, and healthier for all.
Why we’re different:
- Science-Driven Innovation - Our products are developed and manufactured using proven science, rigorous quality standards, and a commitment to delivering consistent, real-world results.
- Purposeful Simplicity - We believe effective solutions don’t need to be complicated. Our formulations are thoughtfully designed to be safe, reliable, and accessible for everyday use.
- Quality at Every Step - From manufacturing and quality control to packaging and distribution, we oversee every stage of the process to ensure product integrity, performance, and reliability.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Supply & Materials Planning Manager to lead material planning, inventory optimization, and operational procurement across Briotech’s manufacturing operations. This role translates demand forecasts and business priorities into actionable supply and inventory plans, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support production and customer commitments.
The Supply & Materials Planning Manager will own forward-looking material requirements, inventory targets, supplier planning, and supply-risk management while balancing service levels, cost, working capital, supplier constraints, and storage capacity. This role will manage the Inventory Operations Coordinator and partner closely with Production Planning, Fulfillment, Engineering, PMO, Marketing, Quality, and Finance to build a more proactive and scalable supply planning function.
Core Responsibilities
Supply & Materials Planning
- Translate approved demand forecasts and business priorities into finished goods plans, material requirements, replenishment plans, and inventory targets.
- Develop forward-looking supply plans for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging components, balancing demand, inventory levels, supplier constraints, production capacity, and storage capacity.
- Monitor material availability, days of supply, safety stock, lead times, and other planning inputs to proactively identify shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks.
- Partner with Production Planning to ensure material availability supports production schedules and anticipated capacity requirements.
Inventory & Procurement
- Own inventory optimization across raw materials, components, and finished goods, including inventory targets, reorder parameters, and excess or obsolete inventory.
- Oversee inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and production consumption reporting in partnership with Inventory Operations and Warehouse & Fulfillment.
- Determine purchasing requirements based on demand, inventory position, production needs, supplier lead times, and MOQs.
- Oversee purchase order execution and tracking while managing supplier forecasts, lead times, delivery performance, and capacity constraints.
- Manage material shortages, expedites, and supply recovery plans and support supplier negotiations, contracts, and performance management.
Planning & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate planning and inventory master data, including lead times, safety stock, reorder parameters, MOQs, bills of material, and other inputs that support reliable planning and purchasing decisions.
- Develop reporting and KPIs that provide visibility into inventory health, material availability, supplier performance, and supply risk.
- Evaluate supply constraints and develop data-driven tradeoff recommendations when planned demand cannot be met.
- Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, PMO, Production Planning, Fulfillment, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to align supply with business requirements and support new product launches, packaging changes, and product transitions.
- Partner with Packaging Engineering to improve primary and secondary packaging configurations in support of cost reduction, material efficiency, production throughput, and supply continuity.
People Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop operations team members, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.
- Build and maintain onboarding, training, and cross-training practices to support flexible staffing and peak-volume readiness.
- Manage attendance and performance consistently and partner with leadership and HR on staffing and employee development needs.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment focused on continuous improvement and strong execution.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, inventory management, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience translating demand forecasts into material, inventory, and purchasing requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of inventory planning, replenishment, supplier lead times, MOQs, purchasing, and supply constraints.
- Experience working with ERP, MRP, inventory management, or similar business systems.
- Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to evaluate supply risks, inventory trends, and operational tradeoffs.
- Demonstrated ability to improve planning processes and collaborate effectively across Operations, Production, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.
- Experience in regulated manufacturing, consumer products, personal care, healthcare, chemical, or related industries preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
Our Culture & Team
We are a fast-growing, highly collaborative organization, small enough that your work has visible impact, yet ambitious enough to meaningfully advance a category on the global stage.
You’ll work alongside scientists, engineers, operations experts, and creative problem-solvers who are committed to elevating quality and performance while fostering a supportive team culture. We value curiosity, ownership, and strong execution.
We’re based in the Greater Seattle area with global distribution and impact.
What We Offer
- Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment - A balanced hybrid approach that supports focused work and meaningful in-person collaboration.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered and 25% coverage for dependents.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Competitive PTO, including paid company time off between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Retirement Planning - 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match.
- Professional Growth & Development - Ongoing opportunities for learning, skill development, and career progression.
- Sustainable Work-Life Balance - Thoughtful planning, realistic timelines, and a culture that respects time away.
- Employee Product Discounts - Discounted access to Briotech products for you and your household.
Briotech is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the interview process.
Pay: $115,000-$125,000 per year