Senior Manager, Demand Planning & Forecasting

Job Description Summary:

Position Title: Senior Manager, Demand Planning & Forecasting (R-139883)

Location: (USA) Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Travel: Up to 20% with an expectation to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Job Summary:

A strategic Demand Planning Senior Manager role leading end-to-end forecasting for Smartwater and Gold Peak across Bottler-delivered and direct-shipped NAOU channels. Owns monthly Forecast Alignment routines, S&OP demand signals, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external Bottler and manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in supply chain demand planning, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for creative thinking and problem solving.

What You'll Do for Us

Key Responsibilities:

1. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Lead the monthly Demand Alignment meeting with three Franchise Bottler partners to drive consensus on the volume forecast and ensure cross-functional alignment.

• Serve as a key liaison between NAOU Supply Chain, Commercial, Marketing and Brand.

• Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and vendors to ensure SLA compliance and strategic alignment.

• Creating and proposing cross-functional, highly collaborative routines with both internal and external bottling/sales partners. 

• Setting and driving the Demand Planning agenda with common KPIs and structured processes connecting teams. 

• Lead the charge in identifying, analyzing, and implementing business process improvements that meet our ambitious business objectives. 

2. Forecasting and Demand Planning:

• Manage statistical models generated in the forecasting platform as often as necessary (minimum weekly) to provide a clear starting point for cross-functional stakeholders to collaborate and align on.

• Own the final volume forecast coming out of the monthly Forecast Alignment routines with clear assumption documentation and tracking, as well as the demand signal for all S&OP and Supply Planning processes.

• Provide a clear POV on volume risks and opportunities based on an understanding of key inputs and objective assessment of the range of possible outcomes.

3. Technology & Process Improvement:

• Champion the adoption of supply chain technology platforms and drive continuous improvement with innovative solutions and advanced capabilities (AI/ML).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in demand planning processes, leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance forecasting accuracy and responsiveness.

• Lead cross-functional projects to streamline demand planning functions to include Co-Man, Bottler and Concentrate technology.

What You'll Need

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, economics, data science or equivalent combination of experience and education

• 3+ years of progressive experience in supply chain operations, with a strong focus on demand planning, data science or critical thinking.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand forecasting software tools (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Blue Yonder)

• Deep understanding consumer and manufacturing trends, and supply chain dynamics within RTD beverage or similar sectors.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of driving process improvements and cost savings.

• Experience in the CPG or beverage industry is highly preferred.

What We Can Do For You

• Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter. 

• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights. 

• Learning Culture: Access to resources such as Coke University, LinkedIn Learning and management programs that give you the resources to continually develop your skills and knowledge.

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 cu