Senior Manager, Demand Planning & Forecasting

The Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • $123,000 - $139,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a strategic Demand Planning Senior Manager role responsible for leading end-to-end forecasting for Smartwater and Gold Peak across Bottler-delivered and direct-shipped NAOU channels. The role involves owning monthly Forecast Alignment routines, S&OP demand signals, and fostering cross-functional collaboration with internal teams as well as external Bottler and manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in supply chain demand planning, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for creative thinking and problem-solving. The position requires the candidate to be located in or willing to relocate to the Atlanta, Georgia area and involves up to 20% travel with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, economics, data science or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 3+ years of progressive experience in supply chain operations, with a strong focus on demand planning, data science or critical thinking.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand forecasting software tools (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Blue Yonder)
• Deep understanding consumer and manufacturing trends, and supply chain dynamics within RTD beverage or similar sectors.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of driving process improvements and cost savings.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the CPG or beverage industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Demand Alignment meeting with three Franchise Bottler partners to drive consensus on the volume forecast and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Serve as a key liaison between NAOU Supply Chain, Commercial, Marketing and Brand.
• Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and vendors to ensure SLA compliance and strategic alignment.
• Creating and proposing cross-functional, highly collaborative routines with both internal and external bottling/sales partners.
• Setting and driving the Demand Planning agenda with common KPIs and structured processes connecting teams.
• Lead the charge in identifying, analyzing, and implementing business process improvements that meet our ambitious business objectives.
• Manage statistical models generated in the forecasting platform as often as necessary (minimum weekly) to provide a clear starting point for cross-functional stakeholders to collaborate and align on.
• Own the final volume forecast coming out of the monthly Forecast Alignment routines with clear assumption documentation and tracking, as well as the demand signal for all S&OP and Supply Planning processes.
• Provide a clear POV on volume risks and opportunities based on an understanding of key inputs and objective assessment of the range of possible outcomes.
• Champion the adoption of supply chain technology platforms and drive continuous improvement with innovative solutions and advanced capabilities (AI/ML).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance forecasting accuracy and responsiveness.
• Lead cross-functional projects to streamline demand planning functions to include Co-Man, Bottler and Concentrate technology.

Benefits

• Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.
• Exposure to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.
• Access to resources such as Coke University, LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge.
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
• Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15 (market-based competitive value for your role, indicating performance at target).
• Supporting the financial and personal well-being of our employees.
• Empowering employees across the globe to prioritize their career development by building capabilities, developing new skills, and leaning into new experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees