**About Liquid I.V.** At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark. Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world’s leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever, we’re continuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand. We’re also passionate about cultivating solutions for equitable clean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally. By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world. **About our Team:** We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate changemakers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us. At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. **About the role:** Liquid I.V. is looking for a motivated, fast, and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Operations team as a Special Pack Planning Analyst. This role is responsible for all special pack projects, including displays and special pallets from production scheduling to delivery to Liquid IV Warehouse. This person will regularly collaborate with other groups within Operations, Sales, Marketing and Finance to execute the goals of Liquid I.V and ensure deliverables are being met. This candidate will also be working with external partners and holding them accountable. This candidate will be able to work autonomously, tracking deadlines and budgets, while also being an exceptional collaborator and team player. **Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:** + Plan special pack production by applying planning best practices (frozen/slushy periods, batch sizes, safety stock, etc.) and ensuring WIP materials are available for production. + Manage and track execution of production plans with external partners. + Monitor finished good inventory levels and escalate supply issues, highlighting risk to the business and providing cut projections as needed. + Lead alignment on and track new product launch milestones with Materials, Logistics, copackers, and Project Management. + Develop and maintain reports and KPI’s that identify areas of opportunity, work with team to action. + Lead production planning meetings and communicate priorities and future production forecasts. + Closely collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Material and Demand Planning to understand material constraints and upcoming sales activities, and highlight/escalate risks. + Drive efficiencies within the supply chain to create an optimized and enhanced supply chain model. + Support ERP implementation by being a key user in UAT. + Support inventory process through ad hoc analysis. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business, economics, or any other business-related field). + Minimum 3-5 years’ experience. + Must have direct experience in production planning. + Experience in Microsoft D365, SAP, Kinaxis Rapid Response a plus. + High degree of intellectual curiosity, able to deep dive to identify root causes and develop action plans. + Highly organized and dependable. + Comfortable working in a very diverse, fast-paced environment, adhering to tight deadlines. + Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio). Access is a plus. + Able to perform data extraction and analysis on Excel. + Ability to prepare reports, presenting data with charts, graphs, and other tools. + Verbal and demonstrated written communication skills, ability to flex based on audience. + High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. + Ability to learn and become proficient on new programs, dashboards, databases and tools very quickly. + Ability to manage multiple priorities, think tactically as well as strategically. Demonstrate objectivity, deliver results, and show initiative. + Must be flexible, work well under pressure, and have the ability to readily adapt to change. + Demonstrated ability to interact with vendors and colleagues in a thoughtful and attentive manner. **What We Give:** + 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options). + A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage. + A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays. + Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.). + An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees. + Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement. + An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration! **Work Environment:** + Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events with up to 10% travel. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The expected salary range for this position is $73,800 - $110,800 annually and is bonus eligible. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V. We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.