Optimize supply plan to balance manufacturing efficiencies and planning priorities (this includes both fresh/arils and beverage operations)As a leader of the Supply Planning team, provide strategic direction regarding all phases of the supply plan creation.  Create and drive the long-range supply planning process.Lead the team to create compelling analysis to drive decisions regarding seasonal supply planning in partnership with the manufacturing team.Provide on-going reconciliation of global & regional priorities.Lead supply planning and systems strategies that result in increased service and profitability.Ensure regional supply planning processes support global supply planning direction.Drive a standardized process to analyze the capacity management and factory delivery results.Provide analysis, information and recommendations for team decision making.Provide leadership and human resources planning: Hire, coach, and mentor direct reports.Communicate key initiatives, direction and vision to planning team and other business partners.  Clarify individual and team goals and performance measures.Drive and champion best practices and process improvements across planning teams to achieve business plans and goals.Provide leadership in determining gaps and opportunities in the effectiveness of regional and/or global planning systems and processes.Collaborate with operations and maintenance to build and optimal production schedule aligned with demand requirements.Develop, execute and participate in training programs that support best practice compliance.OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES:Makes recommendations for department enhancements to the Director of Supply Chain.Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
