Procurement Planner

: Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,900 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home. Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola (enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits):

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute careand physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

What does a Procurement Planner do at Swire Coca-Cola? Responsible for learning and executing inventory forecasting, ordering and movement across assigned production sites for commodity deck. Tracks and monitors inventory levels including additions and deletions to secure direct materials to produce finished goods aligned with selling trends and promotions. With manager's support, analyzes usage, trends, safety stock requirements and forecasts to ensure production sites have required materials for production. Escalates issues with manager related to raw material management as necessary. Addresses supply issues and works with supplier, manager and other stakeholders to prevent production disruptions. Responsibilities:

• Monitors inventory and warehouse performance measures
• With manager's assistance, creates inventory plans to ensure raw material orders meet business needs, such as promotional periods and new product introductions
• Maintains comprehensive demand and inventory management database to support forecasting and analysis activities, which will also serve as basis for Company's purchasing commitments (basic forecasting)
• Prepares reports to post and track development and improvement of metrics and area activities. Analyzes, maintains and enhances required inventory and metrics reporting for management.
• Ensure assigned materials are on-hand and available to meet daily/weekly schedule for all in scope production facilities and commodities, including strategic inventory
• Ensure vendors comply with service level agreements, resolves minor issues, and escalates major issues related to shipments, defective materials, and discrepancies
• Build strong relationship with vendors and internal stakeholders across all production sites
• Approve and submit carrier claims, damaged material returns and returned goods authorizations
• Collaborates with other departments to identify needs, prioritize initiatives, and assists with developing solutions that improve ability to manage fulfillment operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field (new hires) required
• High School Diploma (or GED)
• 1+ years years of inventory control experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient with an inventory/materials management system, such as an ERP. SAP preferred
• Knowledge of automated inventory tracking and management

Come and join our Sparkling team! Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.