Demand Planning Manager North America

About the role

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join their CPS (Commercial Products Supply) team. This role focuses on managing short, medium, and long-term demand plans for several CPS plants, collaborating with various teams including Planning & Logistics, Finance, Customer Management, Portfolio Management & Material Management, bottlers, Operating Units, and Platform Services.

Responsibilities

• Utilize end-to-end (E2E) data in demand analytics to drive system consensus on concentrate demand using forecasts, market data, and sales information.
• Develop and present demand plans for North America OU, ensuring alignment with partners, Supply Chain, and plants.
• Define and implement segmented planning tactics and develop demand scenarios, providing volume adjustments and stockholding recommendations.
• Maintain system data consistency to build trust with material teams, finance, and procurement.
• Train CS team members on the Demand Planning system and support adherence to standard demand processes.
• Accelerate data visibility across Supply Chain teams and external partners using advanced reporting solutions.
• Provide detailed analysis of demand plans, understanding drivers, assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
• Facilitate consensus on demand adjustments and ensure data accuracy in the system.
• Participate in next-generation S&OP calls to establish a consensus forecast.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiencies across the region.
• Report demand KPIs, conduct root cause analysis, and implement improvement actions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Related Work Experience: 5+ years in Data Analytics, Planning/Materials Management, or Budget areas.
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Data Intelligence, Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
• Meta Lifelong learning aspiration, Growth mindset, Self-direction, autonomy and Comfort with change and uncertainty.
• Soft Creativity and problem-solving, Critical thinking and emotional intelligence, Maturity and self-awareness, Collaboration in a multicultural, cross-organizational environment, One team spirit with adaptability and resiliency.
• Hard Analytical reasoning and logical thinking, Proficiency with digital tools such as ERP, Business Intelligence & Reporting (e.g., Power BI), and Data transformation (e.g., Power Automate), Business analytics experience, preferably in a supply chain environment, Data architecture and Sales & Operations Planning.
• Cultural Diversity: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English, Strong communication skills with the ability to operate in a multicultural environment and influence upwards.
• Travel Requirements: 5% global travel.

What We'll Do For You

At The Coca-Cola Company, we offer a rewarding and inclusive work environment. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, financial rewards, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with a diverse and talented team committed to driving positive change. Join us in our mission to refresh the world and make a difference. Together, we can create moments of happiness and possibilities.