About this role
The Production Planner III is responsible for establishing and maintaining optimal production schedules that meets demand requirements as well as meeting customer service levels. They are responsible for timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet production plan and inventory control for raw materials within approved guidelines.
Hybrid Schedule: average 2 days onsite per week
What You'll Do for Us
Plan production
Work with plant operations to understand constraints and capabilities to achieve optimal planning by increasing output while reducing costGenerates, review and monitor purchase orders Resolve errors on purchase orders as needed by working with AP, supplier and receiving facility Ensure that incoming materials are in compliance with Coca-Cola standards Review reports for stock outs and expedite open orders to full fill production schedule Works with procurement on supplier's opportunities with MOQ and lead times Inventory management
Optimize inventory levels using statistical models to design min/max/re-order levels to for finished goods and raw materials to support operational plans and customer demand of the plant as well as inventory levels within the parameter set by inventory policy Monitoring levels, continuously adjusting future planned production and purchase orders as necessary Monitor 'age of stock' reports to avoid risk of slow moving and obsolete materials Master Data
Maintain, monitor and revise essential system planning data to ensure SAP system effectively planning future material requirements for finished goods and raw materialsAppreciation for the importance that master data plays in driving the MRP process Must have ability to identify gaps in master data that are driving sub-optimal MRP results Demand Forecast
Review historical customer orders and material usage versus forecast and work with Demand Planning on under/over forecast to achieved optimal inventory management. Knowledge of demand forecasting techniques and inputs (e.g. business trends, seasonality, consumption patterns) Supplier Collaboration
Ensure that the SAP system creating demand signals sufficient to drive supplier production planning Maintain tactical execution relationships with supplier production and distribution points sharing information regarding quality and delivery failures New Items & Product discontinuations
Ensure availability of material requirements for all new product and package launches Coordinate run-out of materials and/or ingredients for all package sunsetsAlso coordinates the commercialization of new products Clearly and proactively communicate potential supply chain interruptions Qualification & Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.
Related Work Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in Production or Material Planning / Inventory Control
Technical Skills:
CPIM certified is a plusAbility to define a problem, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and solutionsMust possess strong analytical skillsAbility to plan materials in SAP in order to support ongoing businessKnowledge and use of SAP or LogilityAdvance excel and access experience is a plus Ability to access, analyze and utilize information in a manner that adds value to the organization Ability to propose system enhancements based on business needs What We Can Do For You
Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter. Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights. Creative Team Culture: Be inspired by the best brand leaders and agencies in the world, which creates a creative culture that supports taking risks and innovation. Coca-Cola Limited is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We have a number of programs and policies in place to support this goal. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our HR Shared Service team by calling 1877-677-6774. Coca-Cola Limited will consult with all applicants with a disability who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicants individual accessibility needs.