Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner - Knoxville, TN

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for evaluating demand signals from multiple sources and turning them into a production schedule which simultaneously meets customers’ requirements and maximizes production efficiency. This position works closely in a team environment with Multi-Site Production Planning, Site Operations Management, Manufacturing, Order Management, New Product Development, Sales, Marketing, and Distribution/Logistics. This position is responsible for the appropriate information entry into the SAP application for schedules, and any supporting data elements.  The Production Scheduler may be responsible for more than one type of finished good packaging type product and is required to work with others in the group to provide uninterrupted coverage from a scheduling perspective to the business. 

Shifts & Schedule: This full-time position will be supporting our Day Shift. This shift works Sunday - Thursday from 8:00am - 5:00pm.  Additional flexibility to work overtime.

Compensation: This is an exempt, salaried position paid on a biweekly cycle. Compensation is flexible and determined by the candidate's experience level.   

What will you do:

• Evaluating demand signals from multiple sources and turning them into a production schedule which simultaneously meets customers’ requirements and maximizes production efficiency.   
• Work with other planners, customers, customer service representatives, corporate management, plant management, purchasing, and production to prioritize/manage  schedules and make changes quickly and effectively
• Works collaboratively with maintenance, quality, production and distribution center to reduce unplanned downtime and increase machine availability through the production schedule optimization for establishing and sustaining autonomous and preventive/predictive maintenance SOPs and TPM programs
• Participate in delivering upon the site safety goal of zero injuries by contributing, promoting and supporting safety culture through behavioral safety observations, facilitation of safety meetings, completion of regular safety audits and visible leadership moments, enforcement of lock-out/tag-out program, and 100% completion of all safety and regulatory training
• Enable achievement of Zero-defect performance and improvement to the customer experience by leading a right first time approach, participating in layered process audits to ensure all quality processes are being followed, and leading Root Cause Corrective Action efforts when defects do occur
• Lead cross functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline production scheduling, material flow and improved equipment efficiency to increase capacity and reduce operating expense
• Provide leadership and support to operations teams in support of site operational meeting cadence (production planning, TPM Starpoint, mini Business Unit, site leadership, and employee meetings)
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's TPM and High Performing Team Principles, policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in full employee lifecycle from interviewing, hiring, and training to coaching, and developing all associates in material quality and material specification knowledge.
• Enable a culture of motivation, coaching and development of diverse, high performing and highly engaged teams to meet established goals and build organizational capability.

Where Applicable:

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or accounting preferred
• Experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing or manufacturing adjacent environment is preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing tracking systems is preferred.
• Microsoft office experience required

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop.  We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.