Position Overview

Position reports to the Region Supply Chain Director and is responsible for all aspects of the regional appointed Contract Manufacturers / The Coca Cola Company relationship.  This role is a key role in negotiating and implementing contracts between the Company and outside Contract Manufacturers.  Responsible for all supply chain aspects in resolving Contract Manufacturer operational issues relating to conversion, quality, transportation, and warehouse.  In addition, this role support innovation initiatives planning process, on-site implementation, and execute on time new product launches.  In addition, lead monthly business performance reviews to drive process improvement.

Function Specific Activities

• Develop and analyze performance data (consumer complaint, order fulfillment, budget variances, production attainment, etc.) to identify business plan variances using established systems and problem-solving methods.  
• Collaborate with Company stakeholders to perform Annual Letter Settlement investigations and facilitate alignment with Contract Manufacturer  
• Monitor supply chain metrics and drive overall operational process improvement. This includes line attainment tracking and corrective action plans when needed
• Lead monthly management routines and quarterly Business review and contract management and renewal with Procurement
• Budget Management, reporting and audit support
• Materials/Pallets supply continuity collaborating with Supplier
• Downtime reporting and collaboration with Contract Manufacturer / The Coca Cola Company Supply Planning to define service impact and resolutions
• New product launches, commissioning, and operational testing/trials coordination and schedule adherence

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required. 
• 5+ years of experience with supply chain and/or contract manufacturing
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies to perform short and long-term business planning

Functional Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Ability Incorporate strengths, weaknesses, external opportunities and threats into business plan strategies and execution tasks.
• Knowledge of multiple levels of the supply chain used to analyze contingency points, labor staffing and feedback on Contract Manufacturer capacities and capabilities.
• Ability to align the Contract Manufacturer capabilities with the Company strategy and comprehend supply/demand market conditions.
• Ability to develop contingency plans that meet performance requirements
• Knowledge of key elements such as raw material costs, economic principles, processing costs and market conditions.
• Understanding / Familiarity with manufacturing processing equipment and technology (pasteurization, blending mixing, fillers, labelers, palletizers, etc.)
• Experience in negotiating operating terms in agreements and pricing
• Understanding / Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Lean Manufacturing principles

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Other Requirements

• Travel: approximately 50% domestic travel

Skills

Operational Strategies; Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA); Business Performance; Manufacturing Principles; Business Performance Review; Creativity; Long Term Business Plan; Manufacturing Production; Analytical Thinking; Facilitation; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Raw Materials; Manufacturing; Taking Initiative; Organizational Strategy; Operational Process Improvements; Operations Processes; Teamwork; Site Implementation; Lean Manufacturing Principles; Action Planning; Business; Finished Products; Strategic Objectives

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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