Manager, Master Planning

Where Conviviality is at work.

Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. Were the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka Jameson Irish Whiskey Malibu Kahlúa Liqueur The Glenlivet Gin and Skrewball whiskey as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialitéit means human connection authenticity friendly and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players dream makers trailblazers movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest making new friends every day and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role based in Fort Smith is $81040.00 to $101300.00. The range may vary if the role outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process by assessing a candidatesexperience skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary:

The Manager Master Planning is responsible for end-to-end production and materials planning for Pernod Ricards Fort Smith manufacturing facility. This role owns the integrated planning process balancing demand capacity materials labor and inventory to ensure customer service cost and operational targets are met. The Manager Master Planning provides leadership to the Materials Planners and Production Scheduler and serves as the primary planning liaison between the plant supply chain and commercial teams. The Manager Master Planning is a key leader in the North American S&OP/IBP translating the consensus demand plan into a feasible value-maximizing supply plan with clear constraints and trade-offs.

Key Responsibilities:

Integrated Production & Capacity Planning

• Own the master production plan for the facility aligning demand forecasts net requirements and inventory targets with available capacity.
• Develop and maintain short- mid- and long-range production plans (weekly monthly and annual horizons).
• Evaluate capacity constraints (labor equipment packaging lines storage) and recommend mitigation plans.
• Lead scenario planning for new SKUs bottling transitions equipment upgrades seasonal demand and line changes.
• Identify risks and trade-offs between service cost inventory and capacity; escalate as needed with clear recommendations.

Materials & Inventory Planning

• Provide direction and oversight for raw packaging and indirect material planning.
• Ensure materials availability supports the production plan while maintaining inventory targets and minimizing obsolescence.
• Partner with procurement and suppliers to manage lead times shortages and supply risks.
• Own inventory health metrics including turns excess & obsolete (E&O) and aging.

Scheduling & Execution Support

• Oversee detailed production scheduling to ensure efficient line sequencing and adherence to the master plan.
• Partner with operations to manage schedule adherence changeovers downtime impacts and recovery plans.
• Support daily/weekly execution reviews and adjust plans as required.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead coach and develop the Materials Planners and Production Scheduler.
• Establish clear roles priorities and standard work within the planning function.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning tools processes and data accuracy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary planning interface with Demand Planning Customer Service Procurement Finance and Operations.
• Support S&OP / IBP processes by providing clear capacity inventory and risk insights.
• Lead Monthly Site Reviews of the Master Plan to identify constraints and communicate changes with plant and departmental leadership.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track KPIs such as service level schedule adherence plan attainment inventory turns and capacity utilization.
• Lead root cause analysis for service failures or plan deviations.
• Drive process improvements related to planning systems (ERP/MRP) data accuracy and planning cadence.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain Operations Management Industrial Engineering Business or related field.
• 7 years of experience in production planning / master planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in beverage food CPG or regulated manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring planners or schedulers.
• Strong understanding of MRP capacity planning and inventory management principles.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP Oracle JDE or similar) and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alcoholic beverage bottling packaging or high-mix SKU environments.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI) and line expansions.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM CSCP) or equivalent.
• Experience participating in or leading S&OP / IBP processes.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Financial Responsibility:

• Greatly influences goals but does not have final authority. Manages and deploys resources to meet the goals.

When you join Pernod Ricard youll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability safety and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived they drive our behaviors and its what brings our culture to life.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide ones most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer we understand that not everyones working hours are the same and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their teams schedules.

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