Production 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

• Support the Supply Chain team with a focus on safety, performance, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Control costs by maintaining inventory levels to ensure sufficient production is available to meet sales requirements.  
• Master Scheduling of Finished Goods production activities and managing changes and updates in a timely manner.  
• Partner with commercial teams and maintain multiple project tasks to meet production timing to ensure successful launch timing.
• Create logical and efficient bottling schedules in accordance to the bottling/shipping/processing requirements and limitations and ensure they are entered correctly in SAP.
• Drive supply chain strategies to reduce lead times and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage aged inventory and drive reduction strategies.
• Review order volume for bottled products on a daily basis to ensure orders are met within the established lead time while balancing inventory levels, operational efficiency, and customer service.  
• Pursue continuous improvement activities for bottling strategy, sequencing and productivity.  
• Provide input into recipe review discussions and maintain recipes in SAP.  
• Maintain SAP Set Up/Changeover Matrix.  
• Align with PLA on Product Lifecycles, New Project Management, Discontinuations, BOM creation and Product Versions.  
• Collaborate with Materials Team on securing raw material supplies to ensure production schedules are met.  
• Align with operations team on priorities, training, and labor shifts available.  
• Maintain working knowledge of domestic and export customers’ packaging requirements.
• Communicate all special instructions to Bottling and Shipping personnel.
• Ensure compliance with governmental regulations, including TTB and Customs.  
• Adhere to and promote environmental health and safety as one of the organization’s business priorities.
• Promote and adhere to Food Safety, 
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or 5 years’ experience in supply chain functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP/APO a definite plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong negotiation and decision-making capabilities.
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines daily.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across functions.
• HACCP, ISO or Continuous Improvement experience preferred.  
• APICS certification a plus.