Supply Chain Manager

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

Summary:

• The Production Planning Manager is responsible for creating organizational and customer value through the areas of people, process and technology. The manager is responsible for functional accountability within Supply Planning. 
• Key accountabilities include Production and Material Planning, FG availability, Aged Inventory. As a Production Planning Manager it is expected results are achieved through building the capability of their teams, collaborating with key internal and external business partners while also adopting best practices to strive for operational excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Team capability:
• Lead a team of Production Planners and Analysts
• Build individual development through transparent development plans
• Build team capability through hiring and sharing of talent
• Key accountabilities:
• Production Planning key metric reports
• Production Planner escalation support
• Production attainment
• Adherence to Production and Transfer plan
• Supply Chain contact for Top20 account
• Aged inventory reporting and risk reduction through days of supply and rundown processes
• Production Optimization through balanced planning parameters and DOS
• Operations accountability and relationships with escalation as necessary
• Will have responsibility for planning a line/plant
• Deliver results for all key metrics: Fill rate, aged inventory, DOS, safety stock, OEE
• Develop collaborative working relationships with supply chain functions, operations, procurement, Supply Chain Finance, Commercialization and customers
• Best practice development of key business process
• Integration of new business and technology
• Supports special projects and other assigned duties as required

Leadership Responsibilities:

Manager 

• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.  

• Provides training, direction and instruction and conducts performance evaluations. 

• Provides guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes. 

• Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations. 

 Required Skills and Competencies:

• Key Competencies: Coaching, Influence, Collaboration, Data Driven, Calm under pressure
• Role model for Refresco values
• Develop a great place to work culture
• Ability to establish, meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Succession planning and people development
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to initiate, compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting
• Must be confident, approachable, and energetic with an eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Customer Focused
• Demonstrated technical proficiency for supply chain tools such as SAP APO, GIB or similar systems; APICS Certification a plus    
• Ability to work collaborate and effectively communicate with key business partners

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• Three (5) years of supply chain experience;
• SAP experience, a plus

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands– Continuously sitting for prolonged periods, as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements

• 25% travel.  Position will be home or plant based.

A Career with Refresco 

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.  

Pay Range: $95k - $115k, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses based on company objectives. 

Cell Phone Allowance: $63.50/month

Status: Exempt 

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:  

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance    
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance 
• Short-term disability and long-term disability   
• Pet Insurance  
• Legal Benefits  
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match  
• 12 Paid Holidays  
• 15 Vacation Days and 5 Paid (Sick) Time Off Days
• Well-being Benefit 
• Discount and Total Reward Programs   

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!   

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Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.                       

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Client-provided location(s): Tampa, FL

Job ID: 15217_c3bb159c-208b-4291-bec1-aec8cb6ef47c

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-08T00:00:00