Manager, Master Planning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Pernod Ricard USA is seeking a Manager, Master Planning to lead end-to-end production and materials planning at our Fort Smith facility. The role drives master production schedules, optimizes capacity and inventory, and partners with multiple functions to achieve service targets.

Responsibilities include developing short- and long-range plans, overseeing material planning, and coaching planners. Strong ERP and MRP knowledge with leadership experience are required; hybrid work options are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, business or related field.
• At least 7 years of production-planning or master-planning experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership of planners or schedulers.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, capacity planning and inventory management.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE or similar) and Excel.
• Preferred: alcoholic-beverage bottling or high-mix SKU environments.
• Preferred: experience with NPI, line expansions or new product introductions.
• Preferred: APICS/ASCM or equivalent CPIM/CSCP certification.
• Preferred: participation in S&OP/IBP processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the master production plan and balance demand, capacity, materials, labor and inventory to achieve customer service, cost and operational targets.
• Develop and maintain short-, mid- and long-range production schedules (weekly, monthly, annual); evaluate constraints and mitigate for new SKUs or plant changes.
• Direct raw, packaging and indirect material planning, ensuring availability while maintaining inventory targets and minimizing obsolescence.
• Oversee detailed production scheduling and line sequencing; partner with operations to manage changeovers, downtime and recovery plans.
• Lead, coach and develop Materials Planners and Production Scheduler, setting clear roles and continuous-improvement practices.
• Act as the primary planning interface with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance and Operations, supporting S&OP/IBP processes and monthly site reviews.
• Define and track KPIs such as service level, schedule adherence, plan attainment, inventory turns and capacity utilisation; conduct root-cause analysis and drive improvement of planning systems and data accuracy.

Skills

MRP

Capacity planning

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

S&OP/IBP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

We are looking for a Manager, Master Planning to lead end‑to‑end production and materials planning at our FortSmith manufacturing facility.

Salary: $81,040 – $101,300 per year.

Responsibilities

• Own the master production plan and balance demand, capacity, materials, labor and inventory to achieve customer service, cost and operational targets.
• Develop and maintain short-, mid- and long‑range production schedules (weekly, monthly, annual), evaluate constraints and recommend mitigation and scenario plans for new SKUs or plant changes.
• Direct raw, packaging and indirect material planning, ensuring availability while maintaining inventory targets and minimizing obsolescence.
• Oversee detailed production scheduling and line sequencing; partner with operations to manage changeovers, downtime and recovery plans.
• Lead, coach and develop Materials Planners and Production Scheduler, setting clear roles and continuous‑improvement practices.
• Act as the primary planning interface with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance and Operations, supporting S&OP/IBP processes and monthly site reviews.
• Define and track KPIs such as service level, schedule adherence, plan attainment, inventory turns and capacity utilisation; conduct root‑cause analysis and drive improvement of planning systems and data accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, business or related field.
• Have at least 7years of experience in production‑planning or master‑planning within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership of planners or schedulers.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, capacity planning and inventory management principles.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE or similar) and Excel.
• Preferred: experience in alcoholic‑beverage bottling or high‑mix SKU environments.
• Preferred: experience with new‑product introductions, line expansions or NPI.
• Preferred: APICS/ASCM or equivalent certification (CPIM/CSCP).
• Preferred: participation in or leadership of 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 and resource management.

We offer a flexible work policy, a hybrid option with remote work up to 2days per week, and comprehensive benefits. For more information on benefits, visit PRUSABenefits.com.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin or any other classification protected by law. Persons with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail].