MASTER PRODUCTION PLANNER

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We're committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that's in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Master Production Planner is a key member of Sierra Nevada Brewing's Supply Chain team. The primary responsibility of the Master Production Planner is developing and communicating the rolling master production plans for brewing and packaging operations in accordance with the Sales & Operations Process (S&OP). This role requires a strong technical background preferably in a mid to large size brewery environment.

Please note: This position is based in Mills River, NC This position is a full-time, on-site role. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.

What's In It For You

We're committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we're offering $59,439 to $91,833 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program - inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.

What You Will Do

• With the inputs from the Sales and Operations Planning process create aggregate rolling 12-16 week operations master supply plans that ensure proper product freshness with the goal of meeting service level targets while maximizing production effectiveness and minimizing inventory investments.
• Coordinate the aggregate Master Production Plan with Material Buyers to align procurement and inventory strategies, resulting in consistent availability of sourced materials to achieve master production plan and weekly production schedule requirements.
• Communicate the aggregate Master Production Plan with Operations teams to align all resources to achieve master production plan and weekly production schedule requirement with focus on maintaining inventory target levels and service levels. Serve as an early warning system on misalignment of operational capabilities and demand trends
• Collaborate with the Commercial, Innovation and Production teams to ensure on-time execution of New Product launches once the release dates enter into the mid-range planning horizon.
• Support the development of the Supply-side Sales and Operations Planning meeting agenda and content.
• Assist in the management of the Master Data effort required to support our planning and purchasing systems with the goal of providing consistent and process driven management of all Supply Chain related data elements, to include but not be limited to Item Masters, Supplier Masters, BOMs and Routers.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of the master planning process and performance.
• Develop and report on brewing and packaging Supply Chain KPIs including but not limited to schedule adherence, on-time starts and in process inventory measures.
• Serves as co-functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all processes and tools related to data, data integration, data reporting and analytics. Ensure Supply Chain tools are functioning as intended, consistently looking for methods and tools to improve how we operate.
• Serve as contingency backup to production schedulers and buyers if necessary.

Please Apply if You Have

• Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or Finance related required or
• Four (4) years experience in Supply Chain in lieu of degree is acceptable

• 4 years CPG, materials planning experience required
• 2 years production scheduling preferred
• 2 years demonstrated Continuous Improvement experience preferred, (Six Sigma, Lean Certifications preferred) preferred
• Proficient level at Power Query, VBA, statistical packages desired, SQL (query building and optimizing), Power BI and other related software (Microsoft O365) preferred

• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to utilize and integrate data from various sources, accurately interpret data, and appropriately apply findings to business issues
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles and tradeoffs. Need to be able to demonstrate how cause and effect would influence metrics within supply chain scenarios.
• Strong customer orientation with recognition that the supply chain functions services the needs of both internal customers and external customers
• Strong communication skills: interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills for both internal and external purposes
• High degree of learning agility with ability to rapidly develop supply chain and continuous improvement expertise
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships and cross-functional business partnerships
• Ability to effectively navigate ambiguity and lead change in an environment with constantly changing priorities

• ISM or ASCM Supply Chain Certification upon hire preferred
• willingness to obtain within 2 Years

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 21 years of age to perform the duties of this position for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment:

** This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer