Materials Planner

What makes this a great opportunity?

As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark Bourbon brands and Suntory Whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden's and Legent Bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese Whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch Whisky; Canadian Club Whisky; Hornitos and Sauza Tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle Vodka; and Sipsmith and Roku Gin. 

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate with production planning, operations, engineering, purchasing, and quality to attain production goals.
• Responsible for providing materials for short-term and long-term production plan.  Highlight materials constraints, assess, and communicate impacts, and take appropriate actions in line with global policy.
• Manage inventory level for packaging changes and ensure availability for innovation projects.
• Communicate needs and timing to Vendor and resolve capacity issues by prioritizing scheduling and suggestions.
• Implement best practice standards and drive adoption
• Provide insight and Analysis on changing material trends and demand patterns.
• Work with Operations to determine, research, and correct material inventory discrepancy issues and causes.
• Responsible for the development, creation, and communication of various S&OP reports
• Support and/or lead ad hoc projects and analysis, as requested

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree preferred/relevant experience considered
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Minimum 5 years of relevant planning/project management; preferably within the food/beverage industry
•  SAP and/or MRP-driven system experience
• APICS certification preferred
• Analytically inclined - able to merge large data sets, analyze data, synthesize business insight and clearly communicate findings.
• Problem Solver - applies critical-thinking skills to generate, evaluate and implement solutions.
• Change Agile - Successfully adapts to changing situations. Manages ambiguity in the function/ role.
• Collaborative across cross functional teams

Salary Range - The salary range for this role, is $75,000 - 95,000k, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate’s location, experience, and skillset.