Supply Chain Planning & Execution Manager

The Supply Chain Planning & Execution Manager is the direct liaison between KDP Beverage Concentrates and customers & co-manufacturers, ensuring stable supply to our customers on time, and in full.  Aligning all planning elements (demand, production, inventory, logistics), this role will be critical to ensure that KDP’s business goals for European expansion are met.

A key part of the IBP & Supply Chain team, the role reports into the Supply Chain Planning & IBP Director. 

What you will do:

• Supply and Production Coordination: Coordinates activities across Newbridge Operations & Planning, co-manufacturing partners & logistics partners to ensure supply plan execution achieved with service level at or above target.
• Logistics: Direct liaison with Logistics provider, planning & trouble-shooting issues to ensure KPI delivery.
• Demand: Key interface with the customer organization on demand fulfillment and delivery.  Ensure forecasts are aligned with production schedules & inventory targets.
• Inventory Optimization: Manage inventory levels by balancing supply and demand requirements, service at target with minimal Obsolescence. Analyzing replenishment needs, determining optimal stock levels to support service level attainment.
• Performance Tracking and Reporting: Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance for the European business - forecast accuracy, service level etc.  Review on a regular cadence with key senior commercial & customer stakeholders.

At KDP Ireland, you will find that:

• We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
• We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
• We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
• We provide Global exposure – As a multi-national CPG with HQ offices in the USA and peers operating in five countries, there are opportunities travel to different countries and share international perspectives and experiences.
• We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.
• We have free parking on-site in Newbridge and offer a hybrid work schedule.

KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

• 5+ years of supply, demand or business execution planning.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (Masters Degree preferred).
• Experience in customer relationship management and co-manufacturing management is preferred.
• Industry standard accreditation desirable (eg. CPIM, IBF)
• Expert analytical capabilities including advanced knowledge of Excel and demonstrated competence with data & systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong understanding of forecasting and modeling techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills required
• Ability to manage complex tasks & solve problems in a fast-changing environment.

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 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.