Senior Manager, DSD Planning

Swire Coca-Cola•Tempe, AZ

47d

About The Position

The Sr. DSD (Direct Store Delivery) Planning Manager is pivotal in driving the enterprise's strategic and tactical planning to align with overarching organizational goals. This role emphasizes accountability in executing, refining, and advancing the planning functions to ensure alignment with corporate strategies. By collaborating across multiple functions-including Business Process, IT, other bottling partners, and NAOU (North America Operating Unit) entities-the Sr. DSD Planning Manager works to deliver favorable business outcomes. This role is essential for translating organizational strategy into actionable planning initiatives, leveraging cross-functional collaboration and innovative thinking to drive impactful business results.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree College degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics or Operations. required and
2+ years of combined experience in Planning, Sales, and/or Supply Chain required or
6+ years progressive job experience including people, project, or account management with leadership and influencing skills required required
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with mathematical concepts and technology including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP preferred
Must have strong written and verbal communication/ presentation skills with timely follow-up
Project management skills are a plus
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Building collaborative relationships

Nice To Haves

APICS, Six Sigma or OE Green Belt Certification preferred
Working knowledge of Ortec Suite, Samsara, Salesforce, Snowflake and Forms.com

Responsibilities

Lead the execution for the enterprise in strategic and daily planning to align with the organization's strategic vision
Utilize data-driven insights and market analysis to optimize planning processes, aligning them with evolving business goals
Oversee the development of KPIs for planning functions and continuously refine them to drive improved performance
Partner closely with Business Process, IT, and other bottling entities to ensure planning functions are integrated and aligned across teams
Foster relationships with North America Operating Units to share best practices, identify synergies, and implement collaborative solutions
Work alongside field operation teams to ensure the planning approach is adaptable to on-the-ground realities and operational challenges
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline planning workflows and enhance operational productivity
Apply critical analysis to existing workflows and recommend changes that reduce inefficiencies and support overall business objectives
Advance the capabilities of the planning function by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, innovation, and accountability
Manage and mentor planning teams to ensure high performance and alignment with departmental and organizational goals
Utilize technology, data analytics, and critical thinking to build a proactive team capable of executing complex planning tasks effectively
Lead initiatives to incorporate new tools and technologies that improve data accuracy, planning speed, and decision-making quality
Performs other duties as assigned