S&OP / Integrated Planning, Senior Director

Senior Director of Sales & Operations Planning / Integrated Planning

Join The Coca-Cola Company, a global leader in the beverage industry with a rich legacy of research and innovation. With a portfolio of over 200 brands worldwide, we continue to push boundaries in beverage development, strategy, and analytics through cutting-edge initiatives. We seek a Senior Director in Supply Chain to drive Integrated Planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) across Commercial Products Supply, Operating Units, and Bottlers to join our Technical Innovation & Supply Chain (TI&SC) services. This role leads process optimization, collaborates across the system, and requires strategic thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication. If you are passionate about leveraging process improvement and data-driven innovation to shape the future of a global enterprise, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.

What You'll Do for Us

Manage stakeholders through strategic collaboration with TI&SC, OUs, Bottling Partners, CPS, DTS (Data and Technology Services), Finance and third parties to align with business and supply chain (demand, supply and inventory) plans.

Manage 3rd party partners and network team.

Maintain knowledge of supply chain planning processes, methodologies, metrics, analytics, and expertise in the practical application of effective planning practices.

Evaluate and refine the existing S&OP and other processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Identify opportunities for improvement in demand and supply planning, new product planning, supply chain visibility, and inventory management.

Develop methods, content, and routines to accomplish financial / strategic integration.

Maintain and improve process content including meeting content, data visualizations, metrics / performance indicators, scorecards / dashboards, and other process templates.

Analyze and evaluate planning-related structures, models (optimization, ... ), calculations, supply and demand planning methodologies, exception management measures, and performance metrics.

Assess the application of enabling technology, including planning applications, collaboration tools, network design & optimization models and business intelligence within planning processes.

Responsible for the development and continuous refinement of products and processes roadmap.

Foster a collaborative culture to ensure effective communication and coordination among different teams.

Oversee the implementation and enhancement of tools to streamline processes and drive significant values to the system and enterprise.

Work closely with DTS teams to ensure seamless integration of tools with other enterprise systems.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains within supported supply chain processes.

Implement feedback loops to capture insights from key stakeholders and incorporate lessons learned into future planning cycles.

Qualifications & Requirements

Finance and Supply Chain understanding of demand, supply, inventory, ... is a plus.

A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in planning, process and data & analytics leadership roles, with specific expertise in planning processes and data transformation strategies.

Strong track record of managing projects involving process improvement, data exploration, hypothesis testing, and innovation, demonstrating the ability to take solutions from research through full-scale business adoption.

Experience managing large-scale, complex projects and budgets, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute impactful deliverables with cross-functional implications.

Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including influencing C-suite leaders and aligning process and data strategies to critical business demands.

Proficiency in agile methodologies and product management principles, driving programs from inception to scaled implementation in analytics-heavy contexts.

Additional Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field.

Experience in S&OP, demand planning, or supply planning.

At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with varied teams.

Knowledge of industry practices and emerging trends in integrated planning.

Ability to identify current and future opportunities and translate them into actionable insights and solutions.

Leadership experience in building and mentoring teams to address complex challenges.

Experience in vendor management and external collaboration, including partnerships with third-party partners, universities, or technology vendors.

Preferred : Working knowledge of global environments and geographically distributed teams.

What We Can Do For You :

Career Development : Gain access to industry-leading resources, from global training programs to cutting-edge technologies and professional development opportunities.

Be a Catalyst for Change : Be at the forefront of beverage innovation and analytics, spearheading game-changing research that directly influences products, markets, and strategies across the Coca-Cola ecosystem.

Global Impact : Collaborate with diverse teams worldwide, contributing to enable a resilient and integrated supply chain along with innovation efforts that create global impact and shape the evolution of Coca-Cola as an industry pioneer.

Innovation Hub : Work within a forward-looking, agile environment that champions experimentation, embraces bold ideas, and fosters a culture of iterative innovation through analytics. At Coca-Cola, we don't just follow trends-we set them through innovation, creativity, and the power of data science. If you're ready to push the limits of what's possible in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply now to join us as a Senior Director of Sales & Operations Planning / Integrated Planning.

Skills : Analytics; Leadership; Data Analytics; Business Analytics

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. Pay Range : $195,500 - $226,800 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage : 30 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.