S&OP/Integrated Planning, Senior Director Job at Coca-Cola HBC in Atlanta

Overview

Sales & Operations Planning / Integrated Planning, Senior Director — 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. This role leads 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. The position requires strategic thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication to drive process optimization and cross-system collaboration.

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.