Master Planner
Yesterday• Kyoto, Japan
1. Implement Supply Planning including inventory deployment of Beverage Base
- Implement supply planning for Beverage Base (BB), including inventory deployment and stock transfer planning from Moriyama to DCs and among DCs, considering bottler orders and BB expiry.
- Monitor DC allocation volumes based on Kit orders and shelf-life; recommend adjustments and execute approved transfers in the system.
- Maintain inventory analysis and write-off risk reports; track near-expiry stock and execute standard mitigation actions (e.g., stock rotation, relabel requests) per MRB decisions.
2.Implement Master Production Planning for Beverage Base
- Make Production Plan considering product characteristic (e.g., NPI, existing products, slow/fast runners) and supply chain constraints, such as production capacity, Inventory level.
- Prepare draft schedules and propose adjustments to resolve demand/supply imbalances under manager guidance.
- Support NPD launches by setting initial planning parameters (e.g., MOQ, lead time, safety stock), coordinating ramp-up/ramp-down, and maintaining launch trackers.
- Maintain BCP documentation, participate in drills, and execute assigned continuity tasks during incidents to support supply continuity
3. Handle urgent change to adjust production plan and inventory plan when sudden demand change happens.
- Collaborate with related departments
- Manage production schedule, QA release, Shipment from Moriyama to DCs, Receiving and shipping at DCs.
4. Mitigate write-off risk of BBs
- Coordinate MRB workflows for BB/Raw Materials/Ingredients: compile data packs, record decisions, follow up on actions; escalate risks per playbook.
Implement mitigation activity of write-off risk such as re-label and re-filling.
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5. Reporting
- Visualize KPI with Digital tools and set action KPI to achieve business target.
- Monitor inventory and production volume to align business plan
- Prepare materials for supply planning review meetings; capture minutes and drive closure of action items with cross-functional teams (Production, QSE, CS/DP, Product Portfolio, Material Planning).
6. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy , operational efficiency and KPIs.
- Track planning KPIs (e.g., plan adherence, inventory health, write-off risk) and propose incremental improvements to procedures and policies; help keep planning and inventory policies current to the product portfolio.
- Assist digitization and automation initiatives (e.g., planning master-data hygiene, testing new tools); document user guides and conduct basic trainings
- Analyze data and monitor material availability to prevent delays; improve planning processes to optimize inventory level and production plans and reduce write-offs using systems.
Qualifications / Compentencies
- Knowledge of Supply Chain and Planning
- Knowledge on Concentrate and Beverage Base manufacturing processes, QA release procedures and in-bound/out-bound lead-times.
- Basic knowledge of operational safety for manufacturing plant such as risk of handling hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Drive Innovative Business Improvements & think out of box
- Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities
- Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, presentation, meeting management
- Logical thinking, fact-based analysis, time management and prioritization, proactive and results focused
- Imports and Exports Goods ideas
- Develops and Inspires Others
- Lives the Values
Relataed experience requirements / Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience of SAP or ERP in SCM function
- Minimum of 3year's experience in production / planning / procurement function in production industry. Experience in Food industry is preferable.
- Knowledge of MRP, Supply / Production planning process and Inventory management method
- Good skill of Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint (Knowledge of Excel formula and Use Excel Macro)
- Project management skill in cross-functional and multi-rational environment
- Problem solving skills
Client-provided location(s): Kyoto, Japan
Job ID: cocacola-150833055
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-29T23:32:35
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)