As a Planning Manager within our organization, you will oversee the Master Production Planning for Beverage Base, ensuring efficient collaboration with key teams and optimizing demand/supply balance. Your expertise in SAP, strong analytical skills, and experience in inventory management will be key to your success in this role. Ideal candidates will have a strategic mindset coupled with tactical execution abilities, and a passion for driving continuous improvement through digitalization and automation.What You’ll Do for Us:

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Qualification & Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS) is preferred.Minimum of 5 years' experience in production or demand planning functions within the production industry.Familiarity with SAP & IBP.Strong communication and presentation skills.Strong analytical abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft software tools (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Power BI).Knowledge of production control (MRP2), demand/supply planning processes, RCCP, and inventory management.Experience in optimizing logistics and supply networks.Experience in inventory management processes and controls.Project management experience in cross-functional and multinational environments.General Management Competencies:Ability to build and communicate vision and strategy, balancing strategic and tactical issues.Strong planning and organizing skills.Problem-solving skills and logical thinking.What We Can Do For You:Iconic & Innovative Brands:Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.Expansive & Diverse Customers:We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and many more each day.We look forward to welcoming a driven and innovative Planning Manager to our dynamic team!