Transportation Supervisor

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

• Salary Range: $98,365.30 - $117,317.20, this position is eligible for a bonus.

• Location: Cabazon, CA

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7AM-4PM, extended hours, occasional weekends based on business needs.

• Travel: 20-25% travel to support multi-unit operations across Cabazon and Lakeside, CA; Las Vegas, NV; and Phoenix, AZ.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

• Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the Deployment and Production planning strategy for the West region network (including manufacturing sites as well as 3rd party warehouses)

• Collaborate with customer service, transportation, sales, and technical and production teams to ensure case fill targets are met

• Manage the sourcing of customer orders based on product availability.

• Create and control the Master Production Schedule that maximized production capabilities while balancing demand of a rolling forecast to ensure supply

• Manage a large portion of the logistics budget as it relates to forecasting inventory moves and warehousing costs for a 12-18 month horizon

• Perform detailed production, inventory, and sales analysis to ensure we are executing the most optimal supply plan from both a cost and service standpoint

• Develop tools and processes that are focused on increasing direct ship and line load opportunities

• Oversee and manage all activities performed by Deployment planners

• Maintain expertise in systems knowledge and recommend new procedures to enhance the performance of the planning and scheduling system

• Provide scheduling and demand history reports on an as needed basis

• Create and analyze spreadsheets, charts, graphs and reports relating to backorders, inventory, fill rates and other critical business issues

• Communicate with leadership teams and coordinate warehouse transfers and repositions to maintain target inventory levels

• Develop training guides, process changes, and SOP's as needed

• Other duties as assigned by Planning Manager

• Support efforts to dispose of stagnant inventory

• Seek opportunities to reapply to new orders

• Assist planners/schedulers in making production changes in response to planned or unplanned outages

• Maintain SAP master data settings for new item setups, product transitions, and all key functionality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering is a plus, or equivalent experience.

• 1 year of leadership experience within a fast-paced Manufacturing environment required, fleet experience preferred.

• Experience with problem solving methodologies including; Lean manufacturing, DMAIC projects, and/or Six Sigma are highly desired

• Prior experience with raw material purchasing, production planning, and/or production operations is required

• Experienced analysis capabilities utilizing Excel and/or Access is required

• Must be a people-oriented leader with experience in developing leadership and increasing the capability of others

• Prior manager / supervisor experience required

• Ability to handle multiple people and projects in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Customer focused attitude in a dynamic environment

• Proficient with computers and windows-based software

• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP or Oracle is preferred

• Sponsorship not available for this role.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range Disclaimer:

The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.