Supply Chain Manager - Central

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store.

As a billion-dollar organization, we're growing fast and innovating even faster. We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution, Wis-Pak is the place for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

About the Role

In the Supply Chain Manager role, you will be responsible for leading the production planning function. This team is responsible for setting production plans, buying raw materials, and inventory management of both raw and full goods. You will also develop and recommend plans as needed to advance projects, balance capacity, and support required downtime for maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead schedulers to create production plans across network
• Ensure timely and accurate purchase execution to support production plans
• Own planning-relevant master data
• Responsible for planning KPIs; analyze trends, identify root cause and opportunities, develop plans, and ensure performance meets or exceeds goal
• Evaluate supply chain network, including sourcing and stocking setup, to reduce transportation and warehouse costs
• Represent production planning in Integrated Business Planning meetings, and resolve potential capacity concerns
• Maintain and develop standard processes to ensure consistent execution and drive high performance
• Engage in new product development process and other projects to understand and support requirements, establish production strategy, and service the customer
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other cross functional teams to maintain alignment and ensure product availability
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing planning team; improve team performance and ensure employee growth
• Responsible for hiring and filling open team positions
• Other duties as required

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What We're Looking For

• Five plus years of experience in Supply Chain Logistics, Inventory Control, Production Scheduling, Forecasting or related field is needed, preferably in the beverage industry.
• Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of JD Edwards or related ERP Planning Software systems.
• Must have strong knowledge of planning software (MPS/MRP/DRP) and planning best practices.
• Direct experience in employee supervision is helpful.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Must have strong organizational, analytical, communication, and planning skills.
• Direct experience in supervising employees is necessary.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.