Director Supply Chain Planning & IBP

The Director of Supply Chain Planning and IBP-BC is a key member of the KDP-I Ireland operations leadership team. This role assumes functional leadership for Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, and logistics for Beverage Concentrates. This role also acts as the Global Process Owner of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) across Beverage Concentrates.

The role is responsible for the development and implementation of IBP processes across the KDP Enterprise. Including long term demand management, supply chain planning, supply chain transformation, innovation and program management for BC. The role involves collaborating closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align business objectives with IBP processes, as well as identifying and implementing improvements to increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This position serves as a liaison between key stakeholders across the enterprise. This role requires an analytical thinker with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.

What you will do:

• Functional leadership of Supply Chain planning teams for Beverage Concentrates including production planning, logistics, inventory management and international trade
• Lead supply chain reporting across all sites on planning inventory and performance with key KPIs including service and ATP
• Assume budgetary control for all key inventory and ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
• Manage material workflows and ensure compliance across the various BC entities.
• Develop and implement IBP strategies across the KDP enterprise that align with our business objectives. Monitor and analyze IBP performance and make recommendations for improvements.
• Setup a formal capability-building program for the leaders and participants in the IBP decision cycle and lead BC supply chain transformation.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall business objectives. Mediate conflict between key stakeholders by following established escalation paths.
• Provide strong and visible leadership across the Supply Chain and Sales functions, both internally and with our partners.
• Define the Global BC supply chain strategies and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory management.
• Conduct scenario planning and develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions or supply chain issues.
• Work with other leaders to develop and implement strategic plans that meet our customers’ current and future supply chain capability needs and demand while improving productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure operational execution of new product launches and transitions, while accelerating speed to market.
• Serve as an operational and management source of expertise and contribute to the success of the team/senior management team as a whole - by supporting associated and team-wide initiatives.

At KDP Ireland, you will find that:

• We aspire to have the top talent within the industry and are committed to maintaining an extraordinarily brilliant, remarkably diverse, and decidedly engaged team.
• We invest in the development and growth of our employees and promote continuous learning to enable progressive career tracks.
• We offer a competitive salary and bonus structure, and excellent employee benefits including private medical care, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements.
• We provide Global exposure – As a multi-national CPG with HQ offices in the USA and peers operating in five countries, there are opportunities travel to different countries and share international perspectives and experiences.
• We have an active interest in the community - We run events throughout the year to support local charities, people & communities.
• We have free parking on-site in Newbridge and offer a hybrid work schedule.

KDP Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. KDP Ireland recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business, supply chain management, or engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in business process management and/or supply chain management
• Minimum of 5+ years as a supervisor or manager, or as leader of cross-functional project teams in a progressive supply chain environment
• Flexible and able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet challenging deadlines, lead a team of professionals, and solve problems, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Process orientation with an enterprise mindset
• Ability to push forward on projects, even when all the requirements have not been defined.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to interact with management at all levels and to participate in setting strategic direction for supply chain.
• Strong understanding of IBP processes and supporting technology systems
• Experience working with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience in Global Process owner role in the area of supply chain planning is preferred.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or supply chain industry is strongly preferred.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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