Specialist, Production Planning Detailed Scheduling (PPDS)

at  CocaCola Canada Bottling Limited

Facility Location- Brampton
Work Location - Brampton
Work Typle- Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree in Engineering, Business, Technology or Supply Chain
• Strong knowledge of logistics principles and manufacturing operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Organizational & Analytical skills
• Experienced in using various computing applications, including SAP APO, R/3
• At least 5 years of experience in production planning, raw materials, packaging and deployment of goods
• Ability to effectively lead a team
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong knowledge of products lineup and plant capability
• Knowledge of production, distribution, and supply processes
• Ability to work in dynamic environment balancing multiple priorities

ABOUT US: PROUDLY CANADIAN AND INDEPENDENTLY OWNED, WE ARE COKE CANADA!

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is Canada’s premier bottling company. We are an independently owned business encompassing over 5,800 associates, more than 50 sales and distribution centers, and 5 production facilities nationwide. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling, please visit cokecanada.com

• Creates detailed 2 weeks production schedules for the assigned co-packer production lines, taking into account all the external factors (availability of materials, min run sizes, our allocation of line time, maintenance schedules, storage resources, actual demand) and linking back to the rolling weekly SNP plan.
• Releases the production orders at least 36 hours before the start of planned production.
• Works with and supports the co-pack staff in charge of ordering raw materials to support the weekly production plan
• Actively works with the co-pack team, acting as a main liaison with Central Planning. Takes part in the meetings and reviews upcoming weekly production schedule with co-pack staff.
• Adjusts production schedules in order to address real-time business issues by monitoring SAP generated warnings.
• Defines, reviews and requests necessary changes with the parameters established in the system (warning profiles, prioritization matrix, order cycles, etc.).
• Coordinates with the co-pack team all planning parameters, settings and rules.
• Coordinates actions with Demand Planning, Centralized Raw Material Planning, Transportation and Warehouses. Analyzes, identifies and communicates potential out of stock situations. Develops preventive measures to address the situations with support of Central Planning department.
• Identifies slow, not moving and outdates stocks of finished products.
• Supports the Planning Department in preparation of the Annual Business Plan.
• Responsible for all aspects of managing and monitoring inventory for both full goods and raw materials, this includes completing a monthly inventory count and full reconciliation for the
• co-packer location
• Participates and provides input to P&L results in monthly P&L meetings