Master Planning Manager - Beverages (Hybrid)

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

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.