Inventory Planner

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coke Florida is seeking an Inventory Planner based at its Orlando location. The position works Monday through Friday from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM and requires weekly travel between two Orlando warehouse facilities. The Inventory Planner maintains inventory at maximum levels and performs supervisory or lead functions. The role supports material availability, purchasing, supplier coordination, accurate system records, timely deliveries, and resolution of supply issues to help avoid or minimize lost production time.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in planning.
High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong people, communication, and influencing skills.
Strong sense of urgency and responsibility.
Team player with successful experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
Experience with ERP software; SAP preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Review material shortages and production schedules, and take immediate action to ensure material availability, including expediting when needed.
Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
Confirm purchase orders with vendors, including delivery date, quantity, and unit of measure.
Track and expedite purchase orders by coordinating with vendors and logistics teams, and update delivery dates in software tracking systems.
Build working relationships with vendors and cross-functional team members.
Ensure accurate SAP system setup based on third-party information, both internally and externally.
Facilitate raw material deliveries and resolve transportation damage and claims in coordination with other functional teams and vendors.
Resolve delivery discrepancies with the inventory team, transportation team, accounting team, and vendors.
Ensure timely delivery and receipt of goods.
Meet project deadlines.
Monitor and resolve supply issues.
Communicate unresolved issues promptly to the Supply Planner / Scheduler and appropriate stakeholders to avoid or minimize lost production time.