Director of Manufacturing Planning

Monster Energy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Monster Energy seeks a Director of Manufacturing Planning to lead production planning and inventory control across internal manufacturing facilities, ensuring materials, schedules, and inventory accuracy support plant output requirements. The role partners with each plant's Director of Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain to align production with demand.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, 7+ years in production/planning, 3–5 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 7+ years in production or materials planning, multi-site preferred.
• 3–5 years leading planning/inventory teams across locations.
• Proficient with MS Office; Power BI or similar reporting; ERP/MES systems.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and standardize production planning across multiple sites.
• Oversee master scheduling aligning with material availability and demand.
• Direct inventory control including cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with plant Directors to align planning with production needs.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement to support schedules.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and reporting across sites.
• Lead and develop site-level Planning and Inventory teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and inventory practices.
• Develop scalable processes for future site expansion.
• Present planning and inventory performance to senior leadership.

Skills

MS Office

Power BI

AI forecasting tools

SAP ERP / MES experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

MES

Job description

About Monster Energy

Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.

About Monster Energy

Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.

A Day In The Life

In the position of Dir, Manufacturing Planning, you will be responsible for production planning and inventory control across internal manufacturing facilities, ensuring materials, schedules, and inventory accuracy support plant output requirements. Establish planning and inventory standards that scale across sites, partner closely with each plant's Director of Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain to align production with demand.

The Impact You'll Make

• Establish production planning and inventory control standards and processes across all internal manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee master scheduling to ensure production plans align with material availability, capacity, and demand forecasts.
• Direct Inventory Control functions at each facility, ensuring accurate, timely cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Partner with each plant's Director of Manufacturing Operations to align planning and inventory priorities with site level production needs.
• Coordinate with corporate Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure material purchasing supports manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor and report on inventory accuracy, cycle count timeliness, and other key planning and inventory metrics across sites.
• Lead, develop, and mentor site-level Planning and Inventory Control teams.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to standardize planning and inventory practices across the manufacturing network.
• Develop scalable planning and inventory processes that support the addition of future manufacturing sites.
• Prepare and present planning and inventory performance reports to senior leadership.

Who You Are

• Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management, or related field
• Additional Experience Desired: More than 7 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, or inventory control, preferably in a multi-site manufacturing environment
• Additional Experience Desired: Between 3-5 years of experience in leading planning or inventory teams across multiple locations
• Computer Skills Desired: Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization platforms for planning and inventory reporting; comfort leveraging AI-based tools to support forecasting and analysis. Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)/MES (Manufacturing Execution System) systems (SAP preferred).
• Preferred Certifications: APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification a plus
• Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Experience standardizing processes across multiple manufacturing or distribution sites preferred

Monster Energy provides competitive total compensation. The estimated annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Pay Range

$140,580 - $187,440 USD

For United States Applicants

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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