Sr. Director Of Product Managment

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Product Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and optimizing our S&OP processes and tools. As the S&OP Product Manager, you will collaborate with the various entities of The Coca-Cola System to enhance System Supply Chain planning processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in successfully driving S&OP initiatives.

This position will also be expected to build a team of high-performing S&OP leaders to support the S&OP processes

What You'll Do For Us:

S&OP Process Design & Optimization:

• Maintain knowledge of planning processes, methodologies, metrics, analytics, and expertise in the practical application of effective planning practices
• Evaluate and refine the existing S&OP processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in demand and supply planning, new product planning, supply chain visibility, and inventory management.
• Analyze and document planning process steps, process flow, process cadence, stakeholder participation across functional areas,
• Develop methods, content, and routines to accomplish financial/ strategic integration with S&OP processes.
• Maintain and improve process content including meeting content, data visualizations, metrics/performance indicators, scorecards/dashboards, and other process templates
• Analyze and evaluate planning-related data structures, data models, calculations, supply and demand planning methodologies, exception management measures, and performance metrics
• Assess the application of enabling technology, including planning applications, collaboration tools, and business intelligence within planning processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Develop and sustain strategic collaboration routines with Operating units, Bottling partners, CPS, and third parties to align with business and supply chain plans.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other relevant departments to gather input, align objectives, and build consensus on S&OP strategies.
• Foster a collaborative culture to ensure effective communication and coordination among different teams involved in the S&OP process.

Technology Solutions Management:

• Oversee the implementation and enhancement of S&OP software tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
• Responsible for the development and continuous refinement of S&OP product roadmap.
• Work closely with Data and Technology services teams to ensure seamless integration of S&OP tools with other enterprise systems.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilize data analytics to assess historical performance, analyze trends, and make informed recommendations for future S&OP strategies.
• Develop and maintain regular reports and dashboards to provide visibility into key S&OP metrics.

Forecasting and Demand Planning:

• Lead efforts to enhance demand forecasting methodology to improve accuracy through the incorporation of advanced modeling, segmented strategies for planning, market intelligence, and stakeholder feedback.
• Implement strategies to analyze and address demand variability, and work with stakeholders to align production plans and inventory management accordingly.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains within the S&OP process.
• Implement feedback loops to capture insights from key stakeholders and incorporate lessons learned into future planning cycles.
• Maintain and facilitate process health assessments and improvement recommendations to S&OP process owners

What We Can Do For You:

• Innovation & Technology: The ability to work with an award-winning team that is on the cutting edge of innovation.
• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global technology leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques.
• Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile, with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate, and innovate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in S&OP, demand and/or supply planning, and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Experience in selecting and implementing S&OP and/or planning software solutions.
• Familiarity with industry-leading practices and emerging trends in S&OP.

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