Planning Manager

Sazerac Company•Carrollton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BuzzBallz is seeking a strategic and results-driven Planning Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, and customer service operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for aligning production schedules, inventory strategies, and supply chain activities to meet customer demand while optimizing operational efficiency and controlling costs. The Planning Manager will partner closely with operations, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure materials availability, maintain accurate planning data, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or manufacturing operations
3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong experience with ERP, MRP, MPS, WMS, or related manufacturing planning systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in alcohol beverage, food manufacturing, or CPG industries
APICS, Six Sigma, or similar supply chain certification
Experience with NetSuite, co-manufacturing operations, or multi-site production planning

Responsibilities

Lead production planning and scheduling activities to support customer demand, inventory targets, and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain master production schedules while balancing capacity, labor, and material availability
Partner with procurement, materials, and operations teams to ensure raw materials and packaging components are available for production
Manage ERP and planning systems to ensure accurate inventory, production, and material planning data
Analyze planning and inventory data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and support cost reduction initiatives