Job Description Summary:
Position Title: Senior Manager, Demand Planning & Forecasting (R-139883)
Location: (USA) Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Travel: Up to 20% with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.
Job Summary:
A strategic Demand Planning Senior Manager role leading end-to-end forecasting for Smartwater and Gold Peak across Bottler-delivered and direct-shipped NAOU channels. Owns monthly Forecast Alignment routines, S&OP demand signals, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external Bottler and manufacturing partners.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in supply chain demand planning, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for creative thinking and problem solving.
What You'll Do for Us
Key Responsibilities:
1. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross Functional Collaboration:
Lead the monthly Demand Alignment meeting with three Franchise Bottler partners to drive consensus on the volume forecast and ensure cross-functional alignment.
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 KPIs and structured processes connecting teams.
Lead the charge in identifying, analyzing, and implementing business process improvements that meet our ambitious business objectives.
2. 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 as 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.
3. 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.
What You'll Need
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, economics, data science or equivalent combination of experience and education
3+ 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.
What We Can Do For You
Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.
Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.
Learning Culture: Access to resources such as Coke University, LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge.
Skills:
Forecasting, Supply Chain, Supply Chain OperationsPay Range:
$123,000 - $139,000Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
15Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
May 3, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
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