Production Planner

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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 its 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 its our peoples too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldâYOUâput 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)
• Bachelors 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 youll 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:ââ

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insuranceâââ
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accountsâ
• Life and AD&D Insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disabilityââ
• Pet Insuranceâ
• Legal Benefitsâ
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchâ
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffâDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programsâ

Join Refresco TODAYâand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!ââ

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