Manager, Supply Chain Planning

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Mgr, Supply Chain Planning will manage the analysis, tracking, planning, forecasting, and replenishment needs for the Sam's Club Customer Focus Team (CFT) within At-Home Retail Sales. In this role, you will work closely with customer inventory planning teams within Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP) to develop a consensus demand plan and ensure KDP products are on the retailer’s shelf when and where customers need them.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process of gathering data from all pertinent internal and external sources to create an accurate monthly demand forecast for production, with a focus on key customers.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to incorporate market intelligence (competitive activity, retail trends, and trade/consumer promotional activity) into the forecast.
• Review current POS trends, shipments, and inventory levels to adjust customer-level forecasts.
• Work closely with production planning and distribution to identify short-term demand changes and adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Manage anticipated demand for new/seasonal products and/or new markets.
• Review variances between forecasts, plans, and actuals to provide guidance and understand trends and future impact.
• Oversee all customer forecasting and inventory replenishment activities, including:
• Service events to support promotional and seasonal activity.
• Maintaining customer item settings for appropriate store-level product replenishment.
• Recommending CPFR policies to customer replenishment and inventory management teams.
• Leveraging customer forecasting system reporting capabilities.
• Drive alignment of the forecast with senior management.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the team, including forecast accuracy and attainment.
• Track performance, determine root causes of variance, and drive consistent forecast bias.
• Work with the CFT to understand promotional activities, trade changes, account plans, and sales tactics that may impact the demand plan, adjusting statistical forecasts as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Sales Analytics, Forecasting, and/or Demand Planning.
• Understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Experience with advanced planning systems (e.g., Demantra, SAP, Power BI, O9) is a plus.
• Knowledge of the supply chain and the impact of demand planning on supply chain performance.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Access.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer orientation.

Pay

Salary Range: $96,800 - $125,000. Actual placement within the range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability
• Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time)
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, and mixers with iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato®, and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans over 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system, along with brands like Peet’s, L’OR, Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. With more than 50,000 employees, we aim to enhance every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.