This role is at Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY. Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group’s key focus, include Aperol, Appleton Estate, Campari, SKYY, Wild Turkey and Grand Marnier. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. The Group’s growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 18 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 20 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

General Description of the Role

The Materials Planner is responsible for supporting the packaging operation in meeting or exceeding all Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with regard to scheduling, supply and service of raw and packaging materials for the bottling lines.

Mission/Objectives

The Materials Planner will ensure optimal inventory levels and timely supply of raw and packaging materials to meet the bottling schedule.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Planning:

• Determine raw and packaging materials requirements plan using SAP MRP based on the monthly supply plan

• Partner with suppliers to oversee on time delivery to meet the daily and weekly production schedule

• Verify materials inventory required for the production schedule as needed

• Provide long term forecast requirements to key suppliers

• Contribute to and execute inventory carrying policy

• Partner with Quality team to execute RMA’s

• Participate in the annual physical inventory by participating in counts and supporting research of discrepancies

• Support invoice processing activities managed by accounts payable team

• Participate in cross-functional project teams related to innovation and renovation projects

• Manage materials purchases of phase out products to minimize risk of obsolescence

• Participate in applicable continuous improvement programs to contribute to KPI’s, increase efficiency/productivity, and/or identify cost saving opportunities.

• Work proactively and collaboratively with other Packaging department employees to ensure daily production demands are met.

• Ensure all relevant records and documentation are accurately completed and stored per retention policy.

• This role may serve as back-up for other roles in the Planning Department.

  
  

Safety/Quality:

• In coordination with the site EH&S Manager, ensure all actions comply with GMP practices and site safety rules

• This position must participate in all EH&S related activities in their department and participate in any discussions surrounding safety

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards

  
  

Key Relationships

Internal:

• All Packaging Managers, Supervisors & Coordinators

• Customer Service Team

• Accounting Team

  
  

External:

• Raw & packaging material vendors

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

  
  

• Experience

• A minimum of 3 years experience with materials planning/buying or related activities

• A minimum of 2 years experience with SAP (and/or equivalent MRP system) and Microsoft Excel

• Experience in beverage or beverage alcohol is a plus

  
  

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of packaging operations, preferably in the spirits category

• Ability to support continuous improvement projects/initiatives

• Familiarity with current GMP practices and a record of implementing SOPs to drive efficiencies

• Ability to work collaboratively across department lines at all levels in a plant operation

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• A working knowledge of TTB regulations, ISO requirements and Food Safety processes

• Experience with SAP a must

• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) a plus

  
  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Problem solving skills, attention to detail and customer service orientation are essential functions of this role

• Must have strong analytical skills

• Must have the ability to multi-task in a high-speed manufacturing environment

• Must physically navigate around a plant/production environment – including the climbing of stairs, elevated walkways etc

• Willingness to work independently on off-shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime, as mandated by production needs