Production Planner

Keurig Dr Pepper; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Scheduler, where you'll lead the Planning team to meet business objectives and exceed customer service expectations. This full-time role involves building production plans, scheduling, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. You'll play a crucial role in balancing working capital and customer fill rates while maintaining safety stock levels. With a commitment to employee growth and a robust benefits package starting on Day 1, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading North American beverage company.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production planning models and schedules.
• Monitor inventory alerts and coordinate resolutions.
• Ensure product freshness and minimize aged inventory.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview:

Production Scheduler

This role supports and helps lead the Planning team in meeting business objectives and exceeding customer service expectations. The position is responsible for building short and long-term production plans that reflect demand, including scheduling production, purchasing raw materials, and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials. It also involves balancing working capital and customer fill rate to meet annual KPIs.

Shift & Schedule:

This is a full-time position working 8:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday-Thursday. Flexibility for additional hours, including weekends and holidays, is required as needed.

Location:

Knoxville, TN plant.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain production planning models, including materials, resources, and shift configurations.
2. Establish and analyze a balanced rolling master production schedule in SAP, forecasting short/mid-term capacities to prevent service issues.
3. Monitor inventory alerts to identify potential issues and coordinate resolutions.
4. Maintain product and material availability within safety stock levels.
5. Communicate stock availability issues to relevant parties.
6. Ensure product freshness, minimizing aged inventory and obsolescence.
7. Align production and materials planning with company policies and procedures.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
9. Prioritize safety in all tasks.
10. Keep work areas clean and organized.

Total Rewards:

• Competitive salary, determined by experience, paid biweekly.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off, 401k with match, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Benefits start Day 1.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel required.
• Experience with SAP or other MRP systems preferred.

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading North American beverage company with over 125 brands and extensive distribution capabilities. We operate with a unique business model and a world-class brand portfolio, driven by a talented team committed to our values. We are proud of our brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth, and we invite you to join us.

We aim to be an employer of choice, offering a culture and opportunities that support our ~29,000 employees' growth and development. Our benefits promote health, wellness, and financial security, complemented by programs for professional development. Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, recruiting qualified applicants without regard to any protected status.