Production Planner

Refresco; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA/FSAs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. in Columbus is seeking a Production Planner I to support manufacturing operations with primary focus on planning of full goods and raw materials.

This role uses SAP and GIB in conjunction with Excel, Word and PowerPoint to develop schedules and optimize production. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ERP experience (preferably SAP), and strong cross-functional collaboration skills to balance inventory, schedule adherence,

Qualifications

• Understanding MRP functions for planning FG and raw materials.
• Ability to compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting.
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI, SAP, BW reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ownership and accountability; able to work independently to meet goals.
• Results-focused with commitment to deadlines and initiative.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer focus and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Develop executable production schedules using GIB and SAP/MRP.
• Develop long-term capacity and demand plans.
• Manage inventories to target levels, balancing with warehouse, line time, staffing.
• Order and coordinate raw materials to support the schedule.
• Review forecasts and communicate potential issues to stakeholders.
• Communicate issues timely to appropriate parties.
• Support new projects, discontinuations, and product changes.
• Maintain BOM changes through change management processes.

Skills

MRP planning

Excel/BI

SAP

Interpersonal skills

Ownership

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Supply chain degree

APICS/IBF

Tools

SAP

GIB

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

BW reporting

Job description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Summary Description:

• The Production Planner I (Columbus) is responsible for the planning and scheduling responsibilities primarily focused on the Columbus manufacturing operations. This encompasses the day-to-day activities associated with planning of full goods and raw materials. Utilization of various Refresco planning tools such as SAP and GIB in associations with other software applications as needed such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes GIB and SAP/MRP to develop executable production schedules.


• Develop long term planning and capacity plans.


• Manages inventories to proper levels, balancing with agreed upon warehouse levels, line time availability, staffing, age of inventory to maintain proper order fill strategies.


• Orders supporting raw materials where applicable to ensure viability of the agreed upon schedule adhering to set lead times and lot sizes.


• Review system forecasts to appropriately plan and communicate to respective internal counterparts of potentials issues and bottle necks.


• Properly & timely communications of issues to appropriate stakeholders.


• Support new projects, discontinuations, product changes, etc.


• Effectively utilizes the change management process to ensure BOMs are maintained correctly.


• Able to identify and solve the various quality issues that ensue in the manufacturing arena and how to handle them.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Understand the basic MRP functions used in planning of full goods as well as raw materials.


• Ability to compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting.


• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI, SAP, Analysis for Excel/ BW reporting.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal


• Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities and challenges; can and does think independently to excel in role.


• Results Focus – exhibits commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles.


• Effective Communication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information. Respond to all inquiries in a timely manner. Provide updates to appropriate parties as needed. Be clear and concise in the message delivery with details as required.


• Organization and Time Management -- Be early or on time to meetings. End meetings on time. Schedule meetings to allow adequate time for processing changes. Meet deadlines. Keep adequate notes to reference for changes or misses.


• Customer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in a Supply Chain role.


• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.


• Experience with planning software


• Experience working with Cross Functional teams (internal and external)


• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management a plus.


• APICS or IBF certification is an asset

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands– Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.


• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.


• Work environment – Work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.


• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy, or similar demands.


• Travel- Some travel might be required to visit plants.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance


• Short-term disability and long-term disability


• Pet Insurance


• Legal Benefits


• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match


• 12 Paid Holidays


• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays


• Well-being Benefit


• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.