Supply Chain Planner

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for evaluating demand signals from multiple sources and turning them into a production schedule which simultaneously meets customers’ requirements and maximizes production efficiency. This position works closely in a team environment with Multi-Site Production Planning, Site Operations Management, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Order Management, Quality, New Product Development, Sales, Marketing, Corporate Demand Planning/Supply Chain and Distribution/Logistics. This position is responsible for the appropriate information entry into the SAP application for scheduling and along with Production Schedules for operations team. The Production Scheduler is responsible for multiple types of finished good packaging products and is required to work with others in the group to provide uninterrupted coverage from a scheduling perspective to the business. Responsible for all materials procurement to support the production process being planned.

Shift & Schedule This is a full time office day shift position Monday-Friday, approximately 8am-5pm. Flexibility is required for times outside of the core office hours on evenings, weekends and holidays as needed to provide planning and scheduling assistance when necessary.

What will you do

• Evaluating demand signals from multiple sources and turning them into a SAP/EXCEL production schedule which simultaneously meets customers’ requirements and maximizes production efficiency
• Work with other planners, customers, customer service representatives, corporate management, plant management, purchasing, and production to prioritize/manage schedules and make changes quickly and effectively
• Works collaboratively with maintenance, quality, production and distribution to reduce unplanned downtime and increase machine availability through the production schedule optimization for establishing and sustaining autonomous and preventive/predictive maintenance SOPs and TPM programs
• Participate in activities which support the site safety goal of zero injuries by contributing, promoting and supporting safety culture through all best practice Safety requirements including 100% completion of all safety and regulatory training
• Enable achievement of Zero-defect performance and improvement to the customer experience by supporting a right first time approach, participating in audits to ensure all quality processes are being followed, and leading Root Cause Corrective Action efforts as needed, when defects do occur
• Participate in cross functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline production scheduling, material flow and improved equipment efficiency to increase capacity and reduce operating expense
• Support new initiatives for flavors/packaging buy working with external teams on set up, procurement, and execution of new initiative
• Support Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory Requirements - daily cycle counting, PO management, working with Warehouse teams, working with off site warehouse teams, processing counts and trouble shooting in SAP
• Provide leadership and support to operations teams for the line(s) responsible for production planning
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's TPM and High Performing Team Principles, policies and applicable laws as required
• Procure all materials and packaging to make the finished goods within scope of responsibility including working with vendors on problem resolution and internal Procurement when issues arise with Delivery, Costing, etc.
• Support a culture of motivation, diversity, high performance and high engagement where the Planning team meets established goals and capabilities.
• All other duties to support Williamson Planning Team as needed
  
  
  

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Accounting preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Accounting or Inventory Control in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing tracking systems is preferred.
• Microsoft office experience required
• $75,000 - $90,000
  
  
  

Where Applicable Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
  
  
  

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of 28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.