Buyer

WHO WE ARE

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, and Popwell.

When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities⁠that reflect just how much we value them. 

Our efficient, committed Supply Chain team builds partnerships to get the right product to the right place at the right time. Logistics? Ready to pivot. The hub that spins the spokes. In this highly visible role, you’ll enable our success through management of co-pack processes, systems and planning.

Reports to: Senior Planning Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Location: Hybrid at our Preston, WA office 3+ days a week

*While we strive to offer flexibility, this role also requires it. There may be times when you're expected to come onsite outside your typical in-office days to support special projects, team events, or other business needs.

Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.

Hourly Rate: $34.00 - $43.00 (depending on experience)

Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

• Forge collaborative supplier relationships, holding partners accountable to contracts, agreements, specifications, and confirmations through regular operational touchpoints Execute all buying activity within Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O — PO creation and maintenance, trade agreements, item coverage, and supplier confirmations. 

• Plan and purchase raw ingredients and packaging to appropriate coverage referencing the inventory stratification to next month’s production demand, making strategic decisions on what to hold more or less of.

• Reconcile and submit supplier invoices prior to due date, meeting any early-pay discount dates in partnership with AP and Finance.

• Drive monthly safety stock updates for your area of focus, ensuring correct item stratification usage and adherence to the monthly close timeline.

• Manage distressed raw material inventory in region to less than 1.5% total inventory valuation.

• Lead regular operational connect meetings with suppliers based on your specific areas of focus to review open orders, forecast changes, and issue resolution.

• Support cross functional projects, leading areas within your specific areas of focus.

• Identify areas of opportunities for business process improvements and cost savings opportunities and suggest recommendations to core and upper management team.

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

We create connections with every sip. And we’ve found a lot of value in in-person connections! As a young, fast-growing company, we’re still creating and refining the systems that will fuel our future growth. Onsite presence is beyond collaboration, and here is why onsite presence matters: 

• Speeds decision-making -- Having the right people in the same room means questions get answered and roadblocks get cleared instantly, which is critical when aligning priorities across Planning, Sourcing, and QA Departments

• Strengthens cross-functional execution – Many of our initiatives cut across departments. Onsite presence ensures Planning, Sourcing, and Finance teams, along with others, have the right voices at the table at the right time to align on next steps. 

• Enables richer, faster feedback loops – Real-time observation and discussion with Rain Makers across departments help us spot supplier and inventory issues, adapt processes, and improve outcomes immediately. 

• Boosts new-hire ramp-up and skills transfer – In-person mentoring and shadowing on D365, supplier processes, and category nuances helps new team members learn faster and contribute sooner. 

• 1+ years of fast paced product planning and inventory control experience, ideally in CPG.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain preferred; or equivalent experience.

• Exposure to WMS and ERP systems.

• Have prior experience with planning tools like Anaplan.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Power-user in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

• Ability to travel up to 10%, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.

At Talking Rain...
We are Accountable for Results

We make clear commitments, follow through, and take responsibility for outcomes. We trust each other to do great work and support one another when things get tough.

We Innovate with Curiosity

Curiosity fuels everything we do, and innovation is core to who we are. This drives our competitive edge. Rain Makers ask questions, test ideas, and move with intention. We don’t wait for perfect. We try, learn, adjust, and grow.

We Embrace Change

Growth requires adaptability. We are resilient, agile, and energized by what’s next. Those who thrive at Talking Rain are excited by momentum, not intimidated by it.

We Are One Team

We’re better together, and our differences make us stronger. We’re all about diverse perspectives, real relationships, and authenticity at work. Ideas are welcome and encouraged. We compete externally and align internally, engaging the right people and ideas to move the business forward. Collaboration here is active, not passive. We commit. We deliver. Together.

WHAT WE OFFER

Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks! All regular, full-time Rain Makers are equipped with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...

• Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!
• FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.
• Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.
• Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)
• Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.
• 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.
• Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
  • Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
• Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!
• Vehicle Program –
  • Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate
  • Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!
  • Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.

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