Planning Coordinator

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 opportunities ⁠ that reflect just how much we value them.  WHAT YOU'LL DO 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.   This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, keeping complex processes organized, and making a direct impact on supply chain execution through purchasing support and planning support, supplier coordination, data management, and proactive issue resolution.   You'll   gain hands-on experience across   purchasing , planning, inventory management, and supplier operations while building the skills and business knowledge needed to grow into broader Supply Chain career opportunities. Reports to:   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 : $27 . 0 0   - $33 . 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.  Support PET, Can Buyers and the broader Planning team with purchasing activities, system transactions, and administrative processes.   Maintain   accurate   item ,   supplier ,   purchasing , and master data records within ERP systems.   Create and update purchase orders, trade agreements, and related planning/purchasing documentation as directed.   Track supplier confirmations, receipts, and delivery/production schedules and escalate exceptions to Buyers.   Monitor system-generated alerts, planning messages, and transactional workflows to ensure data accuracy and   timely   resolution.   Coordinate communication and follow-up activities with suppliers, production facilities, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.   Assist   with inventory reconciliation activities and research transactional discrepancies to support root-cause analysis.   Prepare reports, data extracts, and routine analyses for Buyers, Planning, and Supply Chain teams.   Execute   new item   setup, supplier onboarding tasks, and ongoing master data maintenance activities.   Document standard work, process procedures, and training materials while providing backup support during vacations, peak workloads, and special projects.   Audit purchase order, receipt, and supplier data integrity to ensure   accurate   planning, inventory, and financial transactions.   Additional   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 quickly, which is critical when resolving purchase order, inventory, supplier, and master data issues that require coordination   cross functionally .   Strengthens cross-functional execution – This role works across multiple functions and external partners to ensure purchasing transactions, inventory movements, and supplier activities are executed accurately and on time. Onsite presence helps align stakeholders and resolve exceptions before they   impact   operations.   ​ Boosts new-hire ramp-up and skills transfer – The role relies heavily on understanding systems, processes, and exception management that are best learned through in-person training, shadowing, and day-to-day collaboration with   Planning   teams.   Enables richer, faster feedback loops – Real-time interaction with   Supply Chain   teams allows issues to be   identified , investigated, and corrected quickly, improving data accuracy and overall process execution.     WHAT YOU BRING Associate or   bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Business, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or   a related   field, or equivalent experience.   Proficiency   with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).    Power-user in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)   preferred.   Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar business systems preferred.   Strong attention to detail with the ability to   maintain   accurate   data and   identify   errors or discrepancies.   Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments.    Ability to travel   up   to   5 %, 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