Manager of Supply Planning **1st Shift

Optimize supply plan to balance manufacturing efficiencies and planning priorities (this includes both fresh/arils and beverage operations)

As a leader of the Supply Planning team, provide strategic direction regarding all phases of the supply plan creation.

Create and drive the long-range supply planning process.

Lead the team to create compelling analysis to drive decisions regarding seasonal supply planning in partnership with the manufacturing team.

Provide on-going reconciliation of global & regional priorities.

Lead supply planning and systems strategies that result in increased service and profitability.

Ensure regional supply planning processes support global supply planning direction.

Drive a standardized process to analyze the capacity management and factory delivery results.

Provide analysis, information and recommendations for team decision making.

Provide leadership and human resources planning: Hire, coach, and mentor direct reports.

Communicate key initiatives, direction and vision to planning team and other business partners. Clarify individual and team goals and performance measures.

Drive and champion best practices and process improvements across planning teams to achieve business plans and goals.

Provide leadership in determining gaps and opportunities in the effectiveness of regional and/or global planning systems and processes.

Collaborate with operations and maintenance to build and optimal production schedule aligned with demand requirements.

Develop, execute and participate in training programs that support best practice compliance.

OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Makes recommendations for department enhancements to the Director of Supply Chain.

Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Strong financial skills and knowledge, including the ability to use factual data to make decisions and ensure profitability

Highly proficient in planning and operations planning systems and tools.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations

Sound judgment and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the determination of policy and strategy

Excellent understanding and application of managerial concepts and techniques in areas such as innovation, inspiration, employee development, coaching and engagement

Demonstrated leadership in building an effective learning environment, creating empowering processes, and leading major change implementation efforts

Ability to establish an independent view, make decisions, and motivate others, especially during difficult situations or on tough organizational issue.

Possess thorough knowledge of supply chain and operations planning business processes and systems. Advanced knowledge of financial and operations planning

Ability to read, write, and speak English, and collaborate with colleagues where English is a second language. Excellent organizational and presentation skills and attention to detail required. Mental ability to conduct interpersonal interactions with retailers and other company personnel. Ability to operate independently and follow general guidelines. Physical ability to use telephone, computer hardware/software including keyboard, type, sit and stand for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience. At least 5-8 years progressively responsible Supply Chain/Operations, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Production Management, Delivery Planning experience. High-level understanding of Supply Chain Management processes, including 8 years’ experience in a management/leadership role. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer proficiency.

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virtual mental health resources

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cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements

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