Job Details

Manager, Product Lifecycle Planning



Tempe, AZ, USA
Req #19949

Monday, April 14, 2025

Who is Swire Coca-Cola?We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,900 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.

Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola (enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits):

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute careand physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

What does a Product Lifecycle Planning Manager do at Swire Coca-Cola?
As a Product Lifecycle Planning Manager, you will develop the planning strategy for launching new products and exiting products that are at the end of their lifecycle. You will be focused on developing production and purchasing plans that enable on-time in-market execution. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, including Commercial and Supply Planning you'll play a critical role in product readiness of innovation initiatives. We are looking for a manager that will mentor and train team members on lifecycle processes for overall understanding of beverage product.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews demand and owns initial supply plans ensuring innovation products launch on-time and are available in the proper locations.
• Drives system automation of new sustaining materials utilizing Anaplan and Blue Yonder to optimally plan replenishment.
• Owns and manages the PRF process from beginning to end using inputs from commercialization and CCNA.
• Oversees limited time offer projects ensuring supply plans align w/sales velocity.
• Engages in SWAG routines to support launches and expansions specific to the Swire network.
• Assists Supply Chain Design team to determine optimal sourcing of new SKUs
• Partners with procurement to secure raw materials for initial production of finished goods.
• Contributes to SKU optimization process and assists with the deletion of SKUs to minimize remaining liabilities.
• Manages external bottler relations and provides customer service related to product lifecycle decisions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience;
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, finance, and/or marketing.
• 4+ years of experience in demand, inventory, supply network planning or materials management.
• Project management experience.

Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

• Job Family
  Sales, Marketing & Product Management
  
• Pay Type
  Salary
  

• Tempe, AZ, USA