Supply Network Planning Specialist

Who We Are:

• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
• Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
• In 2024, for the 3rd year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer:
Eligible full time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

• Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
• 401K program with healthy company match
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is looking for Supply Network Planning Specialist based out of Tampa HQ location. We’re currently looking for normal business hours, working Monday through Friday.

What You Will Do:
A Supply Network Planning (SNP) Specialist focuses on optimizing supply chain performance through the configuration, maintenance, and management of advanced planning systems like Blue Yonder (JDA), SAP, and similar tools. They oversee the setup of system parameters, including New Item set up, inventory optimization, and transportation planning, ensuring accurate data flow across the supply network. The specialist ensures that the system settings are correctly configured to align with business goals, such as warehouse capacity, safety stock levels, and lead times, while also maintaining system integrity. They also support continuous improvement efforts by analyzing system-generated insights, troubleshooting issues, and adjusting settings to optimize network efficiency, reduce stockouts, and manage costs. Additionally, they provide user support and training on system functionalities, ensuring effective utilization across departments.
Collaboration with Planners: collaborates with supply planners to ensure system configurations support efficient inventory management and production planning. While the SNP specialist manages system settings and optimization, supply planners focus on maintaining inventory levels and ensuring timely product replenishment. They work together to align system parameters with actual supply capabilities, adjusting settings as needed to avoid stockouts or excess inventory. The SNP specialist also provides technical support and adjusts the system based on feedback from supply planners to improve overall network efficiency.
Coordination with Management: works with management by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to improve supply chain efficiency and align operational strategies with business goals. They regularly collaborate with management to report on key performance metrics, such as inventory levels, production capacity, and network optimization, highlighting areas for improvement. The SNP specialist helps management make informed decisions by analyzing trends and system outputs, ensuring that the supply network operates within desired service levels and cost parameters.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Item Set ups and Deletions: Manage item setups in the system, including adding new products, defining item attributes (e.g., SKUs, material types), and ensuring proper categorization for accurate planning. Also, oversee the deletion process, ensuring obsolete or discontinued items are properly removed from the system to maintain data integrity and avoid operational disruptions.
• JDA Software Management And Process Improvement: drives process improvement by analyzing data to identify inefficiencies and recommending system optimizations. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine supply chain processes, ensuring alignment with business goals. The specialist uses tools like Blue Yonder to optimize inventory management, production scheduling, and capacity planning. Continuous monitoring and feedback loops ensure improvements are sustained and adjusted as needed to enhance overall supply chain performance.
• Process Documentation and Leadership Formation: The supply chain planning specialist plays a key role in documenting supply chain processes, procedures, and best practices. They develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflow diagrams, and training materials to ensure consistency and compliance across the enterprise
• Influencing Stakeholders: Effective communication and stakeholder management are essential skills for a supply chain planning specialist. They collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Finance, production, sales, and customer service teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives. By influencing key decision-makers and fostering a culture of partnership and trust, they can overcome obstacles and drive positive outcomes across the supply chain ecosystem.

For this role, you’ll need:

• Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, operations management, business administration, or a related field is preferred. However, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, Production, or related roles may substitute for formal education
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in supply chain planning software and tools such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Demand Planning software. Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and modeling are also essential.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial for analyzing supply chain data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions. Experience with statistical analysis and forecasting techniques is highly beneficial.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders, and building relationships with external partners.
• Leadership: Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and influence others, drive change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or related roles within industries such as manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, or distribution is typically preferred.

Preferred Skills

• 2 to 5 year of experience
• Advanced Excel and Data analytic skills (Pivot Tables, VLookup, Power BI, SQL) for performance tracking and reporting
• Familiarity with Capacity Planning, Inventory Management or demand forecasting to align product to business Needs
• Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing production priorities and deadlines.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.