- Location
- Preston, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
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: $27.00 - $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 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.
Want to get to know us better? Click to learn about us and our careers. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, and Facebook.
