What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Manager position at Sazerac Company?
Company/Location Overview
At BuzzBallz , we’re growing fast— and behind every successful product shipment is a planning leader ensuring the right product is made at the right time, at the right cost.
We’re looking for a Planning Manager to lead our Production Planning, Scheduling, and Customer Service functions , ensuring we meet customer demand while maintaining world- class standards for safety, quality, and operational efficiency .
This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership to optimize inventory strategies, improve production efficiency, and support the continued growth of our priority brands.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Lead Production Planning & Scheduling
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At BuzzBallz , we’re growing fast— and behind every successful product shipment is a planning leader ensuring the right product is made at the right time, at the right cost.
We’re looking for a Planning Manager to lead our Production Planning, Scheduling, and Customer Service functions , ensuring we meet customer demand while maintaining world- class standards for safety, quality, and operational efficiency .
This is a highly visible role where you’ll partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership to optimize inventory strategies, improve production efficiency, and support the continued growth of our priority brands.
Job Description/Responsibilities
Lead Production Planning & Scheduling
- Oversee production planning and scheduling to ensure product availability while minimizing costs and inventory risk.
- Align production plans with demand forecasts and customer commitments.
- Manage ERP/ MRP planning systems to drive efficient production workflows.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
- Optimize inventory strategy to balance customer service levels and working capital.
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve production flow and capacity planning.
- Lead the customer service team to ensure exceptional service for both internal and external customers.
- Anticipate customer needs and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Build strong relationships across sales, logistics, and operations.
- Manage and prioritize key initiatives that support growth of Priority Brands , which represent a major driver of company revenue.
- Ensure production plans align with volume targets, ship dates, and strategic objectives.
- Coach and develop team members through performance management and structured feedback.
- Support professional development through goal setting, skill development, and leadership guidance.
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5– 10 years of experience using manufacturing planning systems ( ERP, MRP, MPS, or WMS)
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem- solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Experience in CPG or alcohol beverage manufacturing
- Knowledge of import/ export regulations ( FDA, U. S. Customs)
- APICS or Six Sigma certification
- MBA
- Work in a high- growth, fast- paced beverage company
- Lead critical functions that directly impact production success
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational strategy
- Partner with cross- functional leaders to scale a rapidly growing brand