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# Supply Planning Manager at Liquid I.V.

- **Company:** Liquid I.V.
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/liquidiv/jobs/4434587009

## Job description

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 change makers, 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 thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Operations Team as the Supply Planning Manager.

This role will support the finished good planning process from the start of the supply chain to delivery to Liquid I.V. warehouses. This individual will regularly collaborate internally with Supply Chain partners and externally with suppliers and copackers to execute the goals of Liquid I.V. and ensure deliverables are being met. This candidate will be able to work autonomously, while also being an exceptional collaborator, team player, and strategic thinker.

Essential Functions & Duties

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

- Oversee the Finished Goods (FG) supply planning process across multiple sources and destinations, ensuring a balanced network to achieve customer fill rate targets.
- Collaborate with internal partners within Demand, Procurement, and Logistics to execute an efficient and balanced production plan.
- Manage and escalate supply issues, highlighting business risk and providing root cause analysis and resolution.
- Cross-functional teamwork with internal and external partners on product availability, root causing and resolving issues, and actioning changes for the benefit of fill rate and inventory.
- Support the innovation calendar with on-time and in-full execution for all launches.
- Drive efficiencies within the supply chain to create an optimized and enhanced model.
- Develop and support capabilities for reporting and analysis.
- Lead process improvements and support long-term business strategies.
- Maintain accurate master data to ensure full utilization with ERP & Planning tools.
- Manage 3 direct reports, developing their knowledge of supply chain and planning principles, providing career insight, and helping with professional growth.
- Support ERP implementation and ongoing Kinaxis upgrades and project phases.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.

## Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

- Highly organized and dependable
- Strong relationship building, team player
- Curious and analytical
- Comfortable working in a very diverse, fast-paced environment, adhering to tight deadlines and priorities
- Experience required in production, supply, and distribution planning.
- Experience required in ERP and Planning systems (e.g. D365, Kinaxis, APO, SAP etc.)
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to perform data extraction and build analytics in Excel
- Ability to prepare reports involve presenting data with charts, graphs, and other tools
- Verbal and demonstrated written communication skills to different level within the business and external partners
- 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. Demonstrating objectivity, delivering results, and show initiative.
- Must be flexible, work well under pressure, and able to readily adapt to change
- Demonstrated ability to interact with vendors and colleagues in a thoughtful and attentive manner
- Experience managing a team
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business, economics, or any other business-related field)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience

Work Environment

- Office environment (1-2x in office) with flexibility for industry events. Most responsibilities of this job will be handled from the El Segundo, CA office.
- Travel: 10% of the time to factories.

The compensation band for this position is $104,100 - $154,700 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

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.

You can find the Unilever privacy note [here](https://www.unilevernotices.com/recruitment-notices/recruitment-privacy-notice.html)

## About Liquid I.V.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Liquid I.V. is a functional hydration company that produces powdered electrolyte drink mixes designed to hydrate faster and more efficiently than water alone.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Acquired by Unilever PLC in 2020)
- **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Hayden Fulstone (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Functional beverages, Consumer packaged goods (CPG), Wellness
- Target customers: B2C (health-conscious consumers, athletes, travelers, parents) and B2B (retailers like Costco, Target, Walmart, CVS, Amazon)
- Mission or purpose statement: "We exist to elevate the vitality of people and planet." The company believes water access is a fundamental human right and is committed to a healthier world for all.

## Products & Services
- **Hydration Multiplier®**: The flagship product, a powdered electrolyte drink mix that uses LIV HYDRASCIENCE™ to deliver hydration faster than water alone. Contains 3x more electrolytes than leading sports drinks.
- **Hydration Multiplier® Sugar-Free**: A zero-sugar version of the flagship product.
- **Hydration Multiplier® + Energy**: An enhanced formula with added energy-supporting ingredients.
- **Hydration Multiplier® + Immune Support**: Formulated with vitamins to support immune health.
- **Hydration Multiplier® + Kids**: A version tailored for children.
- **Hydration Multiplier® + Gut Health**: Contains prebiotics and probiotics for digestive wellness.
- **Hydration Multiplier® + Sleep**: Designed to support restful sleep with ingredients like melatonin.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by Unilever in 2020 for an undisclosed amount; prior to acquisition, the company had raised $10M in funding).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately **$100M** (as of latest estimates).
- **Total Funding**: $10M prior to acquisition (Series B led by CircleUp in 2018 and a venture round in 2019).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Unilever PLC. Key retail partners include Costco, Target, Walmart, CVS, Amazon. Impact partners include DigDeep, Save The Children, and MAP International.
- **Growth Signals**: 
    - Headcount of 264 employees (+15.2% YoY).
    - Available in over 40,000 retail doors nationwide.
    - Operations in 6 countries (US, Canada, Brazil, India, Australia, Nepal).
    - 50,078 LinkedIn followers (+39% YoY).
    - Committed to donating 150 million servings globally by 2032 (over 62 million donated as of 2024).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Technology**: The LIV HYDRASCIENCE™ formula is a key differentiator, clinically backed and designed for superior hydration efficiency.
- **Brand Dominance**: The #1 powdered hydration brand in America, with a strong, recognizable brand and a loyal customer base.
- **Massive Distribution Network**: Presence in over 40,000 retail doors including top national retailers like Costco, Target, and Walmart.
- **Unilever Backing**: Access to the resources, supply chain, and global reach of a major CPG conglomerate (Unilever PLC).
- **Strong Social Mission**: The Impact Program (donating over 1% of revenue) and water access initiatives create strong brand affinity and purpose-driven marketing.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Scaling internationally while maintaining brand purpose and quality.
- **Product Innovation**: Continuously expanding the product line with new functional variants (e.g., Gut Health, Sleep, Energy).
- **Sustainability**: Working towards zero-waste packaging and committing to provide 2 million people with increased access to clean water by 2026.
- **Retail Growth**: Deepening relationships with existing retail partners and expanding into new channels.

## Why Work Here
- **Compelling Mission**: Employees are part of a company with a strong social purpose—elevating the vitality of people and the planet—and a tangible impact program.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO, HMO, Kaiser options); 401k with company match; short/long-term disability; generous PTO and 13+ paid holidays; wellness classes; monthly tech & wellness reimbursement; employee assistance program; pet insurance.
- **Culture & Perks**: Described as a "growing company" focused on helping people "grow into the best version of themselves." Includes an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. products.
- **Work Model**: Based in El Segundo, CA (Los Angeles area). Job postings indicate a preference for candidates within commuting distance.
- **Engineering Culture**: Roles span Marketing, Operations, Sales, Finance, R&D, Data, Analytics, and more. The company values innovation and challenging the norm.
- **Active Hiring**: 14 active job postings (as of latest data), with strong monthly growth in postings (+133.3%), indicating a scaling organization.

## Sources
1. [Liquid I.V. Careers Page](https://www.liquid-iv.com/pages/careers)
2. [Liquid I.V. About Us](https://www.liquid-iv.com/pages/about-us)
3. [Liquid I.V. LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/liquid-i-v-)
4. [Liquid I.V. Job Application (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/liquidiv/jobs/4017660009)
5. [Liquid I.V. Website](https://www.liquid-iv.com/)

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