Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 97,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Planning to lead the Sams Club Customer Focus Team in At-Home Retail Sales.

You will manage forecasting, replenishment, and demand planning to ensure products are on shelves when customers need them, partnering with inventory planning teams across the company. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Distribution to incorporate market trends, promotions, and service events into the demand plan, and you’ll monitor KPIs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Sales Analytics, Forecasting and/or Demand Planning.
• Understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Experience in advanced planning systems such as Demantra, SAP, Power BI, or O9
• Knowledge of the supply chain and the impact of demand planning on supply chain performance
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and aptitude
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Access
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong customer orientation

Responsibilities

• Manage the data gathering from internal/external sources to create a monthly demand forecast for key customers.
• Incorporate market intelligence and promotional activity into the forecast with Sales and Marketing.
• Review POS trends, shipments, and inventory to adjust customer-level forecasts.
• Coordinate with production planning and distribution for short-term demand changes.
• Manage anticipated demand for new/seasonal products and new markets.
• Review variances between forecasts and actuals to guide future impact.
• Oversee customer forecasting and inventory replenishment activities including service events and CPFR policy recommendations

Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical

Strong verbal and written

Strong customer orientation

Excel and Access knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Demantra

SAP

Power BI

O9

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Mgr, Supply Chain Planning will manage the analysis, tracking, planning, forecasting, and replenishment needs for the Sams Club Customer Focus Team (CFT) within At-Home Retail Sales. In this role, you will work closely with customer inventory planning teams within Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP) to develop a consensus demand plan and will ensure KDP products are on the retailer’s shelf, when and where our customers need them.

What you will do:

• Manage the process of gathering data from all pertinent internal and external sources, creating an accurate monthly demand forecast representing requirements for production, with a strong focus on key customers
• Work with Sales and Marketing to determine the impact of and incorporate market intelligence (i.e. competitive activity, retail trends and trade/consumer promotional activity) into the forecast
• Review current POS (Point-of-Sale) trends, shipments, and inventory levels to provide in-depth analysis to adjust customer-level forecasts accordingly
• Work closely with production planning and distribution to identify short term demand changes and make appropriate adjustments to the forecast
• Manage the anticipated demand for new/seasonal products and/or new markets
• Review variances between existing forecasts, plans and actuals to provide guidance, understanding trends and future impact
• Responsible for all customer forecasting and inventory replenishment activities including:
  • Service events to support promotional and seasonal activity
  • Ensuring numerous customer item settings are properly maintained to ensure appropriate store level product replenishment
  • Recommending CPFR policies to customer replenishment and inventory management teams
  • Effectively leveraging customer forecasting system reporting capabilities
• Drive alignment of forecast with senior management
• Manage the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the team including forecast accuracy & attainment. Track performance, determine root causes of variance and drive consistent forecast bias
• Actively work with CFT to understand promotional activities, key trade changes, key account plans & other sales tactics that may impact the demand plan and adjust statistical forecasts where necessary
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $125,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Sales Analytics, Forecasting and/or Demand Planning
• An understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Experience in advanced planning systems a plus: Demantra, SAP, Power BI, O9
• Knowledge of the supply chain and the impact of demand planning on supply chain performance
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and aptitude
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Access
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong customer orientation

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.

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?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and 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.