Overview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking a motivated Senior Supply Chain Planner to be responsible for planning supplies and managing supplier relations required by the organizations manufacturing facilities. The right person for this role will be able to anticipate and maintain necessary supplies to ensure the organization and its production runs smoothly. Key to this role is the ability to schedule production order materials and supplies to meet manufacturing needs. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, self-critical growth environment are particularly encouraged to apply.
About ZwitterCo ZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science - a new class of zwitterionic membranes with unprecedented fouling resistance. Our membrane solutions perform beyond the limits of traditional filtration, making it practical to treat complex wastewater, purify water for reuse, and maximize efficiency in food processing applications.
ZwitterCo serves customers in more than 20 countries across the food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. We are rapidly investing in our technology, equipment, and global services platform to help our industrial customers achieve their most ambitious sustainability and growth targets.
We are grateful to have been named as Fast Companys Top Innovators of 2024 and featured on the 2025 & 2026 Global Cleantech 100.
Responsibilities ----------------
The Senior Supply Chain Planner is responsible for monitoring and managing inventories and forecasting materials that are needed. This position is the main point of contact and works closely with vendors, operations, and sales to ensure that plans are aligned with supply and demand.
Responsibilities include:
• Scheduling and prioritizing supplies and materials needed • Developing and executing action plans to resolve production issues • Maintaining supplier relations and acting as the point of contact between the organization and suppliers • Conducting supplier negotiations • Processing customer orders and directing operations team when to ship out product • Maintaining the Airtable Order to Ship folder and customer orders • Updating SOPs and providing guidance to crew members when process or product changes • Facilitating meetings for Weekly Operations Planning S&OP MRB, including collecting data, sending out supplier forecasts, presenting information, and making recommendations
Scheduling and tracking outbound shipments, tracking inbound shipments from suppliers, and updating and maintaining Netsuite AIM and Arena are also key responsibilities.
Researching new or alternative sourcing, manufacturing for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods for the NPI team or to strengthen the supply chain are additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications -------------
A bachelors degree is required. Must have 3-5 years of manufacturing and/or supply chain experience in the water industry or toll coating experience is a plus, but not required.
Location, Travel, and Compensation ---------------------------------
This position is located in Woburn, MA, and reports directly to the Vice President of Operations. This role involves little or no travel. Salary will be based on experience and includes equity and benefits.