Planning Manager

Sazerac Company • Carrollton, TX

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About The Position

At BuzzBallz, we’re growing fast—and behind every successful product shipment is a planning leader ensuring the right product is made at the right time, at the right cost.
We’re looking for a Planning Manager to lead our Production Planning, Scheduling, and Customer Service functions, ensuring we meet customer demand while maintaining world-class standards for safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership to optimize inventory strategies, improve production efficiency, and support the continued growth of our priority brands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5–10 years of experience using manufacturing planning systems (ERP, MRP, MPS, or WMS)
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in CPG or alcohol beverage manufacturing
• Knowledge of import/export regulations (FDA, U.S. Customs)
• APICS or Six Sigma certification
• MBA

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and scheduling to ensure product availability while minimizing costs and inventory risk.
• Align production plans with demand forecasts and customer commitments.
• Manage ERP/MRP planning systems to drive efficient production workflows.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
• Optimize inventory strategy to balance customer service levels and working capital.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve production flow and capacity planning.
• Lead the customer service team to ensure exceptional service for both internal and external customers.
• Anticipate customer needs and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Build strong relationships across sales, logistics, and operations.
• Manage and prioritize key initiatives that support growth of Priority Brands, which represent a major driver of company revenue.
• Ensure production plans align with volume targets, ship dates, and strategic objectives.
• Coach and develop team members through performance management and structured feedback.
• Support professional development through goal setting, skill development, and leadership guidance.

Benefits

• Work in a high-growth, fast-paced beverage company
• Lead critical functions that directly impact production success
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational strategy
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to scale a rapidly growing brand

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager