What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES INC?
Description
About Scosche
Scosche Industries is a multi-award-winning, family-owned consumer technology company, designing and delivering world-class, sustainably responsible mobile accessories since 1980. Celebrating over 40 years of innovation, Scosche has grown into a leading U.S. brand, recognized as the #1 Mount and #1 FM Transmitter company nationwide.
Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and passionate — built on curiosity, craftsmanship, and a drive to create value for our customers every single day.
About the Role
We’re searching for a strategic, data-driven, and inspiring leader to join our team as Planning Manager. In this highly visible role, you’ll lead Scosche’s Planning, Forecasting, and Purchasing Team, shaping the future of our supply chain and driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Operations. As the integration point between our commercial and operational teams, you’ll play a key role in building forecast models, optimizing inventory, and ensuring flawless execution of demand and supply plans. This position offers the opportunity to define scalable processes, lead global initiatives, and build the next generation of supply chain excellence at Scosche.
Why This Role is Exciting
- You’ll own the forecast, influencing decisions that drive customer satisfaction and profitability.
- You’ll work with bright, passionate professionals committed to continuous improvement.
- You’ll help build scalable systems and processes that will shape the company’s future growth.
You’ll join a culture that values innovation, initiative, and collaboration — and rewards results.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor the Planning, Forecasting, and Purchasing team to achieve operational excellence.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes and planning strategies.
- Partner with Operations to enhance customer experience and drive operational efficiency.
- Provide strategic direction for S&OP, Supply Planning, and Production Scheduling.
- Perform multi-site and multi-level planning to balance supply, demand, and service objectives.
- Build forecast models using historical data, market trends, and input from Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
- Analyze sales trends and demand drivers, developing accurate forecasts at multiple time horizons.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to reconcile variances and align on business assumptions.
- Own and maintain demand planning tools and ensure data accuracy and visibility across teams.
- Partner with Supply Planning to develop inventory strategies for new and existing products.
- Manage inventory optimization, ensuring safety stock levels and on-hand balances align with targets.
- Publish and present Planning KPIs— including service levels, production conformance, and inventory aging.
- Maintain ERP data accuracy for material lifecycle, updates, and obsolescence tracking.
- Provide supply chain visibility to Sales and Marketing; facilitate alignment when demand exceeds supply.
- Drive proactive strategies that reduce costs, improve service levels, and increase efficiency.
- Partner cross-functionally with Accounting and Fulfillment to support inventory reconciliation.
- Lead and execute projects of varying scope and urgency while managing stakeholder expectations.
- Analyze business performance and conduct data-driven investigations to understand key metrics.
Requirements
What You Bring
- 10 years of experience in inventory planning, operations, retail, consulting, or finance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
- Excellent leadership and coaching skills with a collaborative management style.
- Highly analytical — able to transform data into actionable insights.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and statistical or forecasting tools.
- Strong project management and communication skills, with proven experience delivering complex initiatives.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Thrives on both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
- Must be based in or able to commute to Oxnard, Ca.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree with a quantitative focus.
- APICS or PMP certification.
- Strong numerical aptitude and business acumen.
- Why You’ll Love Working at Scosche
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k)
- Generous paid vacation and holidays.
- A chance to work for a recognized industry leader in a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Join Us. Lead Boldly. Build the Future of Supply Chain at Scosche. Apply today and be part of a company that values innovation, growth, and people who make a difference.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000