Senior Manager, Demand Planning

The Senior Manager, Demand Planning is a strategic planning role responsible for driving high quality forecasting for both Bottler Delivered and direct shipped NAOU products. This role will lead the strategic and operational demand planning efforts for our finished goods products, focusing on Topo Chico, Coke de Mexico and potentially Dairy brands. This role will collaborate closely with NAOU Supply Planning, commercial, sales, marketing and bottling partners to develop the optimal demand plan. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in supply chain demand planning, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for creative thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison between NAOU Supply Chain, Commercial, Marketing and Brand.
• Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and vendors to ensure SLA compliance and strategic alignment.

• Creating and proposing cross-functional, highly collaborative routines with both internal and external bottling/sales partners.

• Setting and driving the Demand Planning agenda with common KBIs and structured processes connecting teams.

• Lead the charge in identifying, analyzing, and implementing business process improvements that meet our ambitious business objectives.

Forecasting and Demand Planning

• Manage statistical models generated in the forecasting platform as often as necessary (minimum weekly) to provide a clear starting point for cross-functional stakeholders to collaborate and align on.
• Own the final volume forecast coming out of the monthly Forecast Alignment routines with clear assumption documentation and tracking, as well the demand signal for all S&OP and Supply Planning processes.
• Provide a clear POV on volume risks and opportunities based on an understanding of key inputs and objective assessment of the range of possible outcomes.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Champion the adoption of supply chain technology platforms and drive continuous improvement with innovative solutions and advanced capabilities (AI/ML).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance forecasting accuracy and responsiveness.
• Lead cross-functional projects to streamline demand planning functions to include Co-Man, Bottler and Concentrate technology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, economics, data science or equivalent combination of experience and education (MBA or Master's Degree preferred, ).
• 4+ years of progressive experience in supply chain operations, with a strong focus on demand planning, data science or critical thinking.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand forecasting software tools (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Blue Yonder)
• Deep understanding consumer and manufacturing trends, and supply chain dynamics within RTD beverage or similar sectors.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of driving process improvements and cost savings.
• Experience in the CPG or beverage industry is highly preferred.

Skills:
Leadership; Problem Solving; Supply Chain Operations; Supply Chain Management (SCM); Communication; Forecasting; Continuous Improvement; Demand Planning

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA

Job ID: cocacola-150096497

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-05T23:33:14