What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Planner, Ingredients position at Refresco Brand?
Make a Difference in YOUR Career!
Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.
We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. 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 would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Position Description
The Materials Planner, Ingredients is responsible for end-to-end ingredient planning from PO creation to plant delivery. This includes domestic and import ingredients
Essential Functions
- Key Accountabilities:
- End-to end ingredient management from PO creation to plant delivery.
- Collaboration with Procurement, Transportation, as well as other Supply Chain functions
- Raw material transfer freight, demurrage and detention
- Aging inventory control, including DOS
- Integration with production planning & demand planning relative to forecast and production.
- Ensure raw materials arrive at time needed in our plants.
- Deliver results for all key metrics: Fill rate, aged inventory, DOS, safety stock
- Develop collaborative working relationships with supply chain functions, operations, procurement, shippers and suppliers
- Best practice development of key business process
- Supports special projects and other assigned duties as required
- 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.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred plus three (3) years of supply chain experience.
- SAP experience, and Import experience is preferred.
Position-Specific Skills:
- Key Competencies: Influence, Collaboration, Data Driven, Calm under pressure
- Role model for Refresco values
- Ability to establish, meet deadlines and prioritize work
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Ability to initiate, compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting
- Must be confident, approachable, and energetic with an eye for detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Customer Focused
- Demonstrated technical proficiency for supply chain tools such as SAP APO, GIB or similar systems; APICS Certification a plus
- Ability to work, collaborate and effectively communicate with key business partners
Physical Demands:
- Physical - Continuously standing or walking.
- Visual/Sensory - This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work Environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
A Career with Refresco
Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Well-being benefits
- Discount programs
Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!
Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
