Manager, Master Planning

Pernod Ricard; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 81,040 - 101,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Great benefits

Job summary

Pernod Ricard USA is seeking a Manager, Master Planning for our Fort Smith facility to lead end-to-end production and materials planning. You will balance demand, capacity, materials, and inventory to meet service, cost, and targets while guiding the Planning team.

This role collaborates with plant, supply chain, and commercial teams, driving S&OP/IBP processes and delivering value through clear constraints and trade-offs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• 7+ years in production/master planning in manufacturing.
• Experience in beverage/CPG preferred.
• Experience mentoring planners or schedulers.
• Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Advanced ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle/JDE) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own the master production plan for the facility, aligning demand with capacity.
• Develop short-, mid-, and long-range production plans (weekly, monthly, yearly).
• Evaluate capacity constraints and mitigation options.
• Lead scenario planning for new SKUs, line changes, and seasonality.
• Partner with procurement and suppliers on lead times and risks.
• Oversee inventory health metrics and scheduling adherence.
• Lead, coach, and develop planning staff.
• Support S&OP/IBP processes and monthly site reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

Where Conviviality is at work. Pernod Ricard is a global premium international champagnes and spirits company. We’re the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Malibu, Kahlúa Liqueur, The Glenlivet Gin, and Skrewball whiskey, and a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, TX, Smooth Ambler and an array of premium spirits. Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendliness, and joviality. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of “je ne sais quoi” and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Guided by our 4 core values: grounded in the real; fiercely authentic; passion for challenge; and connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business.

The salary range for this role, based in Fort Smith, is $81,040.00 to $101,300.00. The range may vary if the role is outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary

The Manager, Master Planning is responsible for end-to-end production and materials planning for Pernod Ricard’s Fort Smith manufacturing facility. This role owns the integrated planning process, balancing demand, capacity, materials, labor, and inventory to ensure customer service, cost, and operational targets are met. The Manager, Master Planning provides leadership to the Materials Planners and Production Scheduler and serves as the primary planning liaison between the plant, supply chain, and commercial teams. The Manager, Master Planning is a key leader in the North American S&OP/IBP, translating the consensus demand plan into a feasible, value‑maximizing supply plan with clear constraints and trade‑offs.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Production & Capacity Planning

• Own the master production plan for the facility, aligning demand forecasts, net requirements, and inventory targets with available capacity.
• Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-range production plans (weekly, monthly, and annual horizons).
• Evaluate capacity constraints (labor, equipment, packaging lines, storage) and recommend mitigation plans.
• Lead scenario planning for new SKUs, bottling transitions, equipment upgrades, seasonal demand, and line changes.
• Identify risks and trade‑offs between service, cost, inventory, and capacity; elevate recommendations.

Materials & Inventory Planning

• Provide direction and oversight for raw, packaging, and indirect material planning.
• Ensure materials availability supports the production plan while maintaining inventory targets and minimizing obsolescence.
• Partner with procurement and suppliers to manage lead times, shortages, and supply risks.
• Own inventory health metrics including turns, excess & obligate (E&O), and aging.

Scheduling & Execution Support

• Oversee detailed production scheduling to ensure efficient line sequencing and adherence to the master plan.
• Partner with operations to manage schedule adherence, changeovers, downtime impacts, and recovery plans.
• Support daily/weekly execution reviews and adjust plans as required.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Materials Planners and Production Scheduler.
• Establish clear roles, priorities, and standard work within the planning function.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, processes, and data accuracy.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary planning interface with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and Operations.
• Support S&OP / IBP processes by providing clear capacity, inventory, and risk insights.
• Lead Monthly Site Reviews of the Master Plan to identify constraints and communicate changes with plant and departmental leadership.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track KPIs such as service level, schedule adherence, plan attainment, inventory turns, and capacity utilization.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for service failures or plan deviations.
• Drive process improvements related to planning systems (ERP/MRP), data accuracy, and planning cadence.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in production planning / master planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in beverage, food, CPG, or regulated manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring planners or schedulers.
• Strong understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar) and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alcoholic beverage bottling, packaging, or high‑mix SKU environments.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI) and line expansions.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Experience participating in or leading S&OP / IBP processes.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus.
• Data‑driven decision making.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Financial Responsibility

• Greatly influences goals but does not have final authority. Manages and deploys resources to meet the goals.

When you join Pernod Ricard, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long‑standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules. We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details. This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms. Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [e-mail].