What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at 3340 Louisville Distilling Company?
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
This position is responsible for long-term and short-term planning activities, production scheduling to meet inventory and customer service targets for Louisville Distilling Company (LDC), tracking and analysing KPIs to create action plans for improvement, coordinating communication between customer service, production, and procurement teams, and analysing long term planning scenarios for production optimization, innovations, and other situations to achieve LDC goals.
WHO WE ARE
Louisville Distilling Company was founded by father and son, Lincoln and Wes Henderson. Their first whiskey, Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels was inspired by Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson’s lifetime spent crafting some of the world’s finest spirits. One of the original pioneers of the premium bourbon and whiskey categories in the U.S., Lincoln created the world's finest bourbon on his own terms and with a simple desire to enjoy the art of making whiskey. This philosophy remains at the heart of everything we do, and we embrace the restless craftsman’s spirit, relentless in our desire to innovate and improve. Angel’s Envy may have been our first masterpiece, but it certainly won’t be our last.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Execute the long & short-term production plan to ensure balanced service, working capital targets and operational efficiencies at LDC & associated co-packer(s).
• Collaborate with US & International markets to define production plan and order shipments in line with forecast requirements
• Maintain capacity plan for bottling line(s), monitor/communicate saturation challenges based on planned line performance/targets & partner with Bottling leadership to drive solutions to production planning challenges.
• Ensure Finished goods target stock position is maintained, and any deviations are communicated
• Evaluate and communicate impacts from any supply disruption
• Key-point of contact for master data accuracy and timeliness for all new innovations, geo-extensions & continuous improvement projects.
• Drive production planning and run strategy improvements with Bottling, Processing and Logistics teams
• Monitor bulk liquid needs and assist in determining order quantities with Processing Team.
• Support Logistics & planning team on challenges related to material supply, bulk supply, logistics & transportation as needed
• Ensure proper goods movements in SAP in accordance with SOX compliance
• Prepare & maintain any documents required for export coordination of finished goods in compliance with TTB & Customs/Excise regulations
• Track, monitor and communicate KPI’s: Order Fill Rate (OFR), Plan achievement, line saturations, stock levels (DIOH), etc.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable Safety, Quality and Environment regulatory considerations and Bacardi’s SQS Codes of Practice.
SKILLS
• Manufacturing Production and Material Planning, Demand and Forecasting, and Customer Service focus
• Excellent interpersonal skills to function as a team member and business partner with a strong commitment to team concept.
• Capability to work in an agile/flexible fast-paced manufacturing environment & willingness to adapt to change
• Able to navigate short term actions into strategies. Ability to think quickly, creatively and challenge the status quo.
• Strong influencing skills & written/verbal communication
• Proficient/advanced experience in SAP/APO & Excel-based tools
• BA/BS degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environment, supply chain/Operations
• SAP/APO Experience – Proficient to Advanced
• Strong analytical skills in excel-based tools
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
LEADERSHIP AGILITY
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.
U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Perks of Working for us
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:
Competitive Pay Package
Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
Retirement/Pension Plan
Health & Wellbeing
Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
Employee Assistance Programs
Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
Additional Benefits
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
