Senior Director, Enterprise Inventory Management

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Tampa, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Coke Florida is searching for a Senior Director, Enterprise Inventory Management to work out of our Tampa facility. As the Senior Director, Enterprise Inventory Management, you will establish the vision strategy, governance and operating disciplines that drive inventory excellence across Coke Florida. You will lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on inventory productivity, inventory accuracy, customer service performance and supply chain effectiveness while developing the organizational capabilities needed to achieve current company goals and support future growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics or related field
10+ years of progressive leadership experience across supply chain, inventory management, planning, logistics, warehouse or distribution functions
Demonstrated success leading enterprise inventory strategies and large-scale inventory optimization initiatives
Experience leading multi-site or enterprise-wide supply chain functions
Proven success managing inventory performance and working capital
Experience building governance structures, operating standards and performance management routines company-wide

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field
Experience working in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) Beverage, Food Manufacturing, or High-Volume Distribution environments
Previous experience working with a Coca-Cola Bottler
Hands-on experience with the following technologies: SAP, Blue Yonder, Manhattan WMS, Warehouse Automation Technologies, Inventory Optimization Platforms
Experience with Vertique Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Autonomous Inventory Technology
Drones and Smart Warehouse Solutions
Lean Six Sigma Certification, Black Belt preferred
Certifications in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution) CLTD

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the enterprise inventory strategy aligned with organizational objectives, customer requirements and financial priorities
Provide leadership and direction for enterprise inventory organization including, but not limited to, Inventory Director, Inventory Managers, Planners and Control Assistants
Establish the inventory operating model, governance structure, policies, standards and decision-making framework across the network
Define enterprise inventory performance expectations and accountability mechanisms
Ensure inventory processes and practices are standardized while allowing flexibility to meet operational requirements
Serve as the enterprise authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on inventory strategy, inventory controls, inventory governance and performance.
Lead enterprise inventory investment strategies designed to maximize effectiveness while supporting service commitments
Drive responsible inventory investment decisions through advanced analytics and business planning
Optimize: Inventory turns, Safety stock levels, Inventory deployment, Replenishment effectiveness
Ensure inventory strategies support superior customer service outcomes across the business
Partner with Commercial Planning, Manufacturing, Transportation and Distribution Teams to maximize: Product availability, Order fill rates, On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance, On-shelf availability
Reduce out-of-stocks through improved forecasting, inventory positioning and network execution
Own inventory performance across all inventory locations throughout the network
Establish enterprise scorecards, dashboards and performance review routines
Monitor and improve: Inventory Accuracy, Working Capital, Days of Supply, Shrink
Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations regarding inventory performance, risk exposure and optimization opportunities
Establish and maintain work-class inventory controls and governance practices
Strengthen accountability across locations for inventory and asset management
Ensure compliance with financial, operational, regulatory and company standards
Develop and execute the enterprise inventory technology and automation roadmap
Evaluate and implement solutions that enhance visibility, accuracy, and operation effectiveness including: Automated inventory management systems, Advanced analytics platforms, Automated counting technology, Drones and Vision Systems, Warehouse automation technology
Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts that eliminate inventory-related issues and improve overall network performance
Drive alignment between inventory strategy and broader supply chain business objectives
Apply Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies to remove waste and improve inventory performance
Benchmark industry-leading practices while continuously elevating inventory management capabilities