Materials Planning Analyst

Requisition ID: 17531 

A Career in Beverage:  

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to delight the world’s beverage drinkers. We are the world’s family brewer, brewing and selling our beer for over 350 years around the world. 

We are Talent Brewers - we believe in our brands and our people, we believe that a truly inspiring and diverse place to work is a must.  We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So if you get fired up about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do then we want to hear from you.

The Headlines:

• In the role of a Materials Planning Analyst you will Operate direct materials planning processes for segment of $9B, 65 million barrels MillerCoors supply chain, including key suppliers. 

The Responsibilities:

• Operates direct materials planning processes for segment of $9B, 65 million barrels MillerCoors supply chain, including key suppliers. 
• Operates and contributes to the development of the materials planning processes which determine the can, bottle, paper (cartons, labels, sleeves) supplier requirements plans, and also processes that oversee the execution of material supply plans, coordinate course corrections, and develop and implement contingency plans across the supplier network.. 
• Contributes to the value creation through the development and execution of materials plans across MillerCoors supply network, from supplier through brewery.
• Manages the development of a subset of direct materials plans which drive $3.0B operating budgets.
• Manages a subset of the MillerCoors and supplier materials inventory strategy development and ongoing management of ~$60MM materials inventory across both MillerCoors and JV suppliers.  Each analyst is responsible for ~$10-15M in materials inventory.
• Responsible for executing a subset of ~$1.0M in materials obsolescence budget.  Each analyst is responsible for ~$200-250k in materials obsolescence management.
• Supports the supply planning component of the Sales & Operations Planning process which aligns Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership on volume, revenue, and supply plans.
• Operational interfaces regularly with Managers and Analysts across the integrated supply chain, and also across Sales and Marketing.
• Key integration points with Procurement Managers, Customer Management Planners, Customer Management Analysts, DC Planning Managers, and DC Planning Analysts.  Also works directly with Manager, Supply Planning, Supply Planning Analysts, and Manager, Master Data, and Master Data Analyst.  Works closely with Brewery materials management and scheduling personnel.
• Outside MillerCoors, the analyst works directly with supplier personnel, including account representatives and supplier plant scheduling and planning personnel.
• Requires day to day influence with above Managers and their teams.  
• Contributes to company revenue growth through effective materials supply plans, resulting in materials availability to meet customer demand.
• Works with the IT Managers and Analysts to operate and implement materials requirements (MRP) systems and processes that improve business capabilities and deliver business results and product supply objectives.

The Other Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree desirable with 5-7 years of experience in operations planning or scheduling environment
• Knowledge and understanding of basics of materials management processes and practices. 
• Working knowledge of inventory management and plant scheduling and planning processes and systems.
• Ability to develop and communicate recommendations in the  medium- and short term tactical planning horizon with impact on multiple areas
• Analyze information, evaluate and resolve complex issues in changing and often ambiguous environment.
• Working knowledge of advanced supply chain management systems and processes.  Knowledge of SAP APO (advanced planning and optimization), materials requirements planning (MRP) and plant level scheduling modules including PP\DS and other legacy scheduling applications.
• Ability to execute new strategies that provide MillerCoors with competitive advantage in the marketplace through effective materials planning and supply processes.
• Ability to understand the needs of the customer and execute  materials supply strategies that meet both customer and MillerCoors objectives.
• Ability to quickly assess situations, identify root causes of issues, generate multiple solutions, make sound decisions, and effectively communicate at multiple organizational and functional levels across MillerCoors and the supplier base.
• Ability to quickly build and develop effective working relationships across the organization.
• Ability to operate the tactical level in the development of materials supply strategies and plans that meet day to day needs of MillerCoors and our customers.
• Ability to communicate highly complex issues in simple business terms to a wide variety of stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Working knowledge of technology and systems application and interdependencies across the transportation and logistics and into the broader supply chain and linkages to the company.  Detailed knowledge of supply chain/logistics systems and processes.
• Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills managing external suppliers/partners including transportation companies and public warehousing, operating with a sense of urgency.

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• As the world’s family brewer we have the scale to make big things happen and still get to know  colleagues on a first name basis across the globe
• We play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks – giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
• Flexible work programs to ensure a work life balance is maintained
• You can become a Certified Beer Enthusiast through in-house training that includes everything from brewing techniques to beer tasting and food pairings  
• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events, beer allotment, an Employee Assistance Program and discount plans
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental and vision benefits

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.