Planning Lead

The Company

Birdman is the leading plant-based supplements and food company in Mexico. We're dedicated to delivering delicious, nutritious, and environmentally friendly products. As we experience exponential growth and expand into over 8 countries, we seek the brightest and most talented individuals to join our team.

As a fully integrated company, we handle everything from R&D to manufacturing in-house, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards.

We operate like a startup—fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by a desire to make a difference. We’re looking for team members who are passionate, ambitious, and eager to contribute to a shared success story. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you.

Help us advance our mission to make a positive impact on people's lives and the planet, and come build the next unicorn with us!

The Role

We are strengthening our Supply Chain organization to support continued growth and operational scalability. We are looking for a Planning Lead who can drive planning discipline, lead cross‑functional alignment, and ensure reliable execution across demand, supply, and materials.

This is a hybrid role that combines team leadership, decision-making, and hands‑on execution , playing a key role in stabilizing and scaling our planning processes. The position will be critical in enabling visibility, improving inventory performance, and supporting the company’s expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the end‑to‑end planning process, including demand, supply, and materials planning.
• Manage and develop the Planning team (Supply Planner and Materials Planner), ensuring clear priorities and execution.
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure product availability and material readiness while maintaining healthy inventory levels.
• Participate in operational execution when needed, supporting supply and materials planning decisions.li>
• Identify risks related to supply, inventory, or capacity, and define mitigation plans.
• Establish and monitor key planning KPIs such as service level, inventory health, and plan adherence.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, tools, and data visibility.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Production, Logistics, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned execution.
• Provide visibility to leadership on supply chain performance, risks, and planning scenarios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain planning (materials, production, or supply planning).
• Experience leading or coordinating planning teams or cross‑functional processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced English.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading or participating in S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Experience in high‑growth or dynamic supply chain environments.
• Strong understanding of inventory optimization (safety stock, service levels, demand variability).
• Experience managing multi‑SKU and multi‑supplier environments.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI or similar).
• Experience driving process improvements and operational discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Growth Opportunities: Endless opportunities to learn and advance your career alongside a team of top performers.
• Innovative Environment: Thrive in a dynamic, startup‑like culture where your contributions are valued and you can make a real impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a motivated, high‑achieving team that’s as committed to excellence as you are.
• Purpose‑Driven Work: Be part of a company that’s dedicated to creating products that promote health, wellness, and sustainability.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on Birdman’s premium health products.

Location

Parque San José del Astillero 2, Zapopan

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you want to shape the employee experience, influence leadership, and help build a purpose‑driven organization — Birdman is your next flight